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Loudoun PartnersLoudoun PartnersFor Safe Teen DrivingFor Safe Teen Driving

A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN Loudoun County Public SchoolsLoudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Allstate Foundation

Loudoun County Public SchoolsLoudoun County Sheriff’s Office

Allstate Foundation

Dr. Edgar HatrickSuperintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools

Mark and Kay DudenheferParents

To raise awareness of:

•The challenges of the teen driver

•The role of the parent in helping teens to become responsible drivers

•Elements of the Driver Education curriculum

Program GoalsProgram Goals

In 2005, teenagers accounted for 10 percent of the U.S. population and 12 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths

In calendar year 2006, the top three teen driver actions that contributed to fatal crashes are: Speeding, Running Traffic Lights, and Failure to Yield

Facts About Teen CrashesFacts About Teen Crashes

-Virginia Crash Facts for 2006, www.dmvnow.com

-Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, “Fatality Facts 2005: Teenagers”

In calendar year 2006, there were 51 fatal crashes involving teen drivers ages 16 and 17. In those fatal crashes, 25 teen drivers, 25 passengers, and 2 pedestrians were killed.


In Virginia:

-Virginia Department of Education 9/2007

In 2006, there were 5,718 crashes and 411 of these involved teens ages 15-18.


Did you know? In Loudoun County:

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office 9/2007

LCPS First Year Crash RatiosLCPS First Year Crash Ratios

LCPS Behind the Wheel Program Crash Ratios for Graduates' First Year (2001-06)*

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Dominion High

Park View High

Potomac Falls High

Loudoun County High

Loudoun Valley High

Broad Run High

Stone Bridge High

Heritage High

Freedom

Briar Woods

The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16 to 19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are four times more likely than older drivers to crash (IIHS 2006).


Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office 9/2007

Between 2002 and 2005, young drivers were involved in eleven hundred fatal crashes during weekday periods, almost as many as weekends (a little more than 1200).

This means that commuting home from school between 3 to 5 PM, may be just as harmful to your health as driving during high-risk weekend hours.


AAA Foundation 2007

Virginia Department of EducationVirginia Department of Education Driver Education CurriculumDriver Education Curriculum

DOE Ten Modules ofDOE Ten Modules ofClassroom Instruction:Classroom Instruction:

Each student will receive classroom instruction through 10th grade health in the following:Licensing ResponsibilitiesDriver PreparationLow Risk EnvironmentBasic ManeuveringInformation ProcessingPersonal Risk FactorsAdverse ConditionsVehicle FunctionsMaking Informed Choices

•Students must hold a learner’s permit for at least 9 months, and be at least 16 years and 3 months of age for a provisional driver’s license

•There must be a licensed driver over 21 seated next to the teen driver

•During the first year of driving while under 18, the driver may carry only one passenger under 18 (non-family members)

•After one year, or until age 18, there may be up to three passengers under 18

RestrictionsRestrictions

Included in Health and Physical Education curriculum

Required 36 hours of in-class instruction, which must include the following topics:

• Organ donation• Alcohol and drugs• Motorcycle awareness• Aggressive driving• Distracted driving

Classroom Driver EducationClassroom Driver EducationInstructionInstruction

Behind-the-WheelBehind-the-WheelDriver Education InstructionDriver Education Instruction

Tenth Grade at every high school

• 7 hours driving

• 7 hours observation

• Taught before or after school

• Cost $125 : enroll with the main office

40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

Parent or guardian must certify that their child has driven a motor vehicle for 40 hours, at least 10 of which were after sunset.

(40-hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide)

40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

A great resource provided by the DOE. Can be found at:

http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/PE/40hour.pdf

http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/

180-day Provisional License180-day Provisional License(PDL-180)(PDL-180)

• Teen must be at least 16 years and 3 months old

• Must hold learner’s permit for at least 9 months

• Must complete state approved Driver Education Program

• PDL-180 is awarded at the completion of the on-road test

180-day Provisional License180-day Provisional License

Students must have:

• Completed 40 hour driving log

• Green classroom completion form (DEC-1)

• Completed parent permission form

Licensing CeremonyLicensing Ceremony

Hold permit at least 9 months

Be at least 16 years, 3 months old

Completed driver education

Permanent license awarded in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court or ceremony

Family will receive notice of date to appear within the 180–day window

Student and parent must bring permit and 180 day temporary license

Judge presents permanent driver’s license to parents

John BurtonParent

Insuring the Teen DriverInsuring the Teen Driver

Why does Allstate Insurance Company care about the safe driving habits of your teen?

Insuring the teen driverInsuring the teen driver

Insuring the teen driverInsuring the teen driver

How Are Insurance Rates Determined? • Age/years of driving experience• Gender• Driving record• Make, model, year of car, miles driven• Good grades• Prior insurance

What are the Requirements for Virginia DriversWhat are the Requirements for Virginia Drivers

Liability Coverage State minimum

$25,000 per person $50,000 per accident

Property Damage Liability Coverage State minimum $20,000

Insurance TerminologyInsurance Terminology

Liability - insurance that protects owners against any claims of negligence, personal injury or property damage.

Collision Insurance Coverage - Insurance that pays to repair damage sustained in a collision with another vehicle or a fixed object caused by you or someone driving your vehicle. Are you underinsured?

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Insurance that pays for damage sustained due to fire, hail, vandalism, theft, or collision with animals.

Insurance TerminologyInsurance Terminology

Deductible - The specified out-of-pocket amount that is deducted from a loss before your policy coverage begins. A higher deductible will help lower your premium.

Uninsured Motorists Coverage - Covers damage or injury to you or a covered driver and your vehicle caused by an uninsured driver.

Occasional vs Principle Driver Occasional vs Principle Driver

Occasional Driver:Fewer vehicles in household than drivers, teen driver is not considered a primary driver.

Principle Driver:Household has number of cars equal to or greater than number of licensed drivers, results in higher insurance rates for teen.

Comparing PlansComparing Plans

Parents should compare …

- teen driver rates

- insurance information and regulations

- teen driver discounts: teenSMART Discount

Good Student Discount

-Information may vary from company to company.

If your Teen Drives without InsuranceIf your Teen Drives without Insurance

- DMV will impose a $500 fine

- SR22 - Required proof of insurance coverage

- Increased insurance costs

- Lapses of coverage may result in higher premiums

The first years of licensed driving will be exciting for your teen, and possibly stressful for you.

Things to knowThings to know

Consider These:teenSMART discount

Good Student discount

Airbags

Anti-lock brakes

Anti-theft devices


Coaching the Teen DriverCoaching the Teen Driver

Dr. David S. AndersonAssociate Professor, GMU Center ofAdvancement of Public Health

FactsFacts

Driving is far from a simple taskBlind Spot Glare Elimination or contemporary mirror settings (BGE) – set mirrors 15 degrees out

Hand Position: 8:00 and 4:00 (not 10:00 and 2:00)

Steering Technique: Push, pull, glide (not hand-over-hand)

You Need A PlanYou Need A Plan

AnswersAnswers

Managing Your Own Stress While CoachingYour lesson plan for teaching your child to drive:

Use the 40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving log

Start with familiar streets

Vary driving times and situations

Discuss becoming too confident while learning

Spend time together. It’s a good thing!

Reduce risk to your teens by practicing:

Lane Changing and merging - Check blind spots and signal

Turning right on red - Check left and forward

Parking - practice both forward and reverse

Driving in reverse

Reading multilane intersections - 4 way stops - Stop lights

Lane positions

Parent Coaching Tips Parent Coaching Tips


Parents: Set a good example! Parents and friends are the teen’s most powerful influence.

Communication is the key. DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE – NOT A RIGHT!!!

Be a Good Role ModelYour Kids are Watching You!Be a Good Role ModelYour Kids are Watching You!

-Drive within the posted speed

- Avoid distractions while driving- Do not use cell phone while driving (under 18 years prohibited)

- Don’t eat or drink while driving

Be a Good Role ModelYour Kids are Watching You!Be a Good Role ModelYour Kids are Watching You!

- Limit operation of the radio, CD player, or ipod

-Make complete stops at intersections and stoplights

-Never engage in aggressive driving behaviors

-Always wear your seatbelt

Create Driving Rules•Insist on use of safety belts

•Set limits on the number of passengers

•Establish and enforce a house curfew

•Limit or supervise your teen’s driving on weekends

•Set driving area limits

Prohibit driving or riding with others under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Things you can do as a parentThings you can do as a parent

Complete the 40 hour driving log and have some quality time together!

Things you can doThings you can do

Stephen O. SimpsonLoudoun County Sheriff

Virginia LawVirginia LawAnd the Teen DriverAnd the Teen Driver

FactsFacts

Teen Drivers are the most at-risk of drivers in Loudoun County.

Teen driver inexperience and poor judgment are often the cause of severe automobile crashes.

New Abusive Driver FeesNew Abusive Driver Fees

Driving on a suspended or revoked license: $250 each year for three years

Reckless or aggressive driving - $350 each year for three years

Driving while intoxicated - $750 each year for three years

New Abusive Driver FeesNew Abusive Driver Fees

Other misdemeanor convictions for driving and/or motor vehicle-related offense -$300 each year for 3 years

Any felony conviction for driving or motor vehicle-related offense - $1000 each year for three years

Cell Phone LawCell Phone Law

VA drivers younger than 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device (also prohibits hands-free use of cell phones and text messaging while driving).

Seat Belt UseSeat Belt Use

•All persons in front seats required to wear seat belts

•All persons under 16 years of age must wear seat belt regardless of seating position

Frequent teen driver violationsFrequent teen driver violations

Aggressive DrivingConsists of one or more certain traffic offenses that are a hazard to another person such as following too closely, improper passing, speeding, and stopping on the highway.

Can also be traffic offenses that are committed to harass or intimidate another person.

Frequent teen driver violationsFrequent teen driver violations

• Aggressive driving

• Failure to yield right-of-way

• Speeding

• Improper passing

• Following too closely

• Driver inattention - Cell phone use

- Radio, CD player, etc. - Interaction with friends

Most frequent teen driver violationsMost frequent teen driver violations

Drug and Alcohol Violations

What does .02 mean for teen drivers?

DUID - Illegal drugs - Prescription medication - Over-the-counter medication

Teen Curfew LawsTeen Curfew Laws

Curfews

VirginiaVirginia Curfew Law:

Teen driver may not drive between midnight and 4 am.

Exceptions to the CurfewsEmergencies

Work or school-related events

Accompanied by a parent

Responding to an emergency

Engaged in lawful employment

Teen Curfew LawsTeen Curfew Laws

Parent responsibilitiesParent responsibilities

Parent’s Rights

Restricting the use of the vehicle

Using a parent / teen contract or agreement

Insurance responsibilities

Revocation of the license

Young Drivers:The High-Risk Years

Questions?Questions?

Where to Go for Answers

Your School Resource Officer

Loudoun Co. Sheriff’s Office703.777.0408

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

www.SafeTeenDriving.org

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Thank you for attending our presentation. We encourage you to become an active Partner for Safe Teen Driving!


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