Parent and Teen Driver Awareness

4. Young Drivers: The High-Risk Years

5. Miami-Dade County Public Schools www.dadeschools.net The Parent Academy www.theparentacademy.dadeschools.net Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police http://police.dadeschools.net A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN

6. Mark and Kay Dedunhefer Parent Experience

10. Top 5 Young Driver Actions Contributing to Crashes - Calendar Year 2006 Source: DMV Total Crash Data; Highway Safety

11. Top 5 Young Driver Actions Contributing to Crashes – Comparison 2006-2007

12. Top 10 Errors By Inexperienced Drivers 10 - Lane Tracking - left or right 9 - Speed control signs 8 - Braking and turning 7 - Following too closely 6 - Lane changes

13. Top 10 Errors By Inexperienced Drivers 5 - Checking blind spot 4 - Yield the right of way 3 - Speed – Too fast to control 2 - Right turn on red after STOP 1 - DISTRACTIONS - Cell Phones, Radios, DVD, CD players, iPods, and PASSENGERS!

14. Facts About Teen Crashes Did you know? National Highway Traffic Safety Association

16. PARENTS: Coaching the Teen Driver

18. Start the Conversation Parent-Teen Driving Contract

22. Develop a Plan – Tips for teaching your teen to drive

24. Reduce Risk to Your Teens by practicing… Lane changing and merging Signal and check blind spots Turning right on red after a complete stop Check left and forward Parking - Practice both forward and reverse Driving in reverse Reading multilane intersections - 4 way stops - Stop lights Lane positions Tips for Teaching your Teen to Drive

25. Things to know Parents: Take control! Parents and friends are the teens most powerful influence overall. Communication is the key. DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE – NOT A RIGHT!!!

27. Be a Good Role Model for the Road

34. The Driver Education Curriculum

35. 30 hours of in-class instruction with a an average minimum of 6 hours behind the wheel Instruction includes: defensive driving, financing, drugs, legal/ethical and moral responsibilities, manners, accident analysis, driving careers, environmental concerns, vehicle care, vehicle repair, traffic violations, traffic laws, courtesy, map reading, and acceptable driving attitudes Classroom Driver Education Instruction

36. 50-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide Be a Model and a Coach As their role model and coach, they will watch what you do and look to you for your guidance and expertise. The law requires you to certify that your teen has spent a minimum of 50 hours behind the wheel when he or she applies for an Intermediate License. Ten of those hours must be at night. Either you or another responsible licensed adult over 21 years of age must always occupy the front passenger seat closest to the driver.

39. Driving allowed between 5AM and 1AM. At all other times you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old occupying the closest seat to your right, or be traveling to or from work. At age 18, all restrictions are removed from your license. You are considered an adult driver in the state of Florida and have full privileges. Florida’s Intermediate License (17 Years Old)

40. GDL Timeframe Requirements By Age Age Take Driver's Education Apply for Learner's License Complete 50 Hours, Supervised Driving Apply for Class E (Restriction) Apply for Class E (Restriction Released) 15 X X X 16 & 17 X X X X 18 X

43. New Laws in Florida Unexcused Absences School truancy Your license can be suspended for truancy and it will remain suspended until the you provide proof of school attendance for 30 consecutive days.

44. J. Len Hale Parent

45. Insuring the Teen Driver

46. Insurance can’t save lives, but knowledge can help. Why do Insurance Companies care about the safe driving habits of your teen? Insuring Your Teen Driver

47. Traffic crashes are the NUMBER ONE KILLER of teens today.

49. Who & What Insurance Protects - Uninsured Motorist: protects you and your family -Liability: protects the other person involved -Comprehensive/Collision: protects your vehicle

50. Insuring Your Teen Driver Q: Why is the cost of auto insurance higher for teens? A: Inexperience and High-Crash Rates

51. How Does Insurance Protect You and Your Family? One day your teen is driving your 2008 Volvo S60 and she is stopped at a traffic light. Suddenly, she is rear-ended by another driver and your car is damaged. What happens if the other person doesn’t have enough insurance to fix your car?

52. How Does Your Insurance Protect The Other Driver? What if your teen rear ends a 2008 Volvo S60? Did you know when your teen pulls out of your driveway, all the assets you own are in the trunk of your car? What does that mean?

54. How Does Your Insurance Protect Your Car? What if a Cart hits your car? Would Your comprehensive coverage would pay for this?

58. New Driving Skills

61. New Driving Skills Hand Position Eight (8) and Four (4)

63. New Driving Skills Blind Spot Glare Elimination (BGE) Mirror Settings Set mirrors 15 degrees out

64. Charles Deane Chief of Police, Prince William County

65. Florida Law And the Teen Driver

68. Facts Teen drivers are the most at-risk of drivers in Miami-Dade County. Teen driver inexperience and poor judgment are often the cause of severe automobile crashes.

72. Most frequent teen driver violations Alcohol and Drug Violations DUI - What does .02 BAC mean for teen drivers? DUID - Illegal drugs - Prescription medication - Over-the-counter medication

75. Anne Thompson Director - Parent Academy

76. Conclusion Program Evaluation Participation Certificate

77. Questions and Answers

78. Miami-Dade County Public Schools www.dadeschools.net The Parent Academy www.theparentacademy.dadeschools.net Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police http://police.dadeschools.net A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN