Prince William Partners

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Prince William Partners
For Safe Teen Driving
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Prince William Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Car Crashes in Prince William County
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Prince William Partners
For Safe Teen Driving
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Young Drivers The High-Risk Years
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A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN
Prince William County Public Schools Prince
William County Police Allstate Foundation
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Mark and Kay Dudenhefer Parents
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Program Outcomes

• Awareness of Driver Education Curriculum
• Insuring the automobile for the teen driver
• Parent role in coaching your teens driving
• Traffic laws that affect teen drivers

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Facts About Teen Crashes
In 2006, 3,490 drivers age 15 20 died in car
crashes, an increase from 2005. 126 teens died
in the state of Virginia in 2006.
-Virginia Crash Facts for 2006, www.dmvnow.com,
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Facts About Teen Crashes
Did you know? In Virginia

• Of the 151,692 motor vehicle crashes in VA in
  2006
• 15-17 year old drivers 9
• 18-19 year old drivers 12
• Teens are twice as likely as adults to be
  involved in a fatal crash.

-2006 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts Department of
Motor Vehicles
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Prince William County Data

• On average, 3 out of every 100 students who take
  Behind-the-Wheel in Prince William County this
  year will be involved in a car accident.
• This number is reduced from 3 years ago where 17
  out of 100 students were in accidents.
• Most teen accidents are preventable!

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PWC Crash Data
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PWC Crash Data
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Top 5 Young Driver Actions Contributing to
Crashes - Calendar Year 2006
Source DMV Total Crash Data Highway Safety
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Top 5 Young Driver Actions Contributing to
Crashes Comparison 2006-2007
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Top 10 Errors By Inexperienced Drivers
Top 10 Errors by New Drivers 10) Lane Tracking -
Too far left or right 9) Speed control
on hills and Interstate 8) Braking and
turning 7) Following too closely 6) Lane
changes
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Top 10 Errors By Inexperienced Drivers
Top 10 Errors by New 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, and iPods
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Facts About Teen Crashes
Did you know?
National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Facts About Teen Crashes
In Virginia, 4 of public school students are
crashing within months of receiving their
driver's license!
Department of Education 2008
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Facts about Teen Drivers

• 61 of teen drivers feel immune to crashes
  because they consider themselves to be good
  drivers.
• 62 of teens call their peers somewhat or very
  aggressive drivers.
• 51 of teens believe that most crashes are from
  drunk driving.
• I follow the fundamental rules, but I also break
  some rules.
• 65 take their eyes off the road to look at
  things outside
• 64 speed up to go through a yellow light
• Source 2005 Allstate Foundation Survey

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The Driver Education Curriculum
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Requirements for
Learners Permit
15 years and 6 months of age Complete application
form Proof of Social Security, proof of
residency, and birth certificate Pass a vision
test Pass knowledge test For more practice
tests and information visit www.dmvnow.va.us
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Learners Permit Restrictions

• Must be accompanied by
• Licensed driver over 21 seated next to teen
  driver
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• Licensed driver 18 or older if it is a sibling
  with a current license
• Virginia learners permit valid in Virginia only.

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Classroom Driver Education
Instruction

• Part of 10th grade curriculum
• 36 hours of in-class instruction
• Instruction includes
• Organ donation
• Alcohol and drugs
• Motorcycle awareness
• Aggressive driving
• Distracted driving

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Behind-the-Wheel
Driver Education Instruction

• PE II - Tenth Grade school year at every high
  school
• 4 block periods range instruction
• 3 block periods road driving
• 1 block period for the Final Road Test to receive
  provisional license

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Behind-the-Wheel
Driver Education Instruction

• Before beginning
• Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
• Must have driven a minimum of 2 hours with parent
  supervision before taking Range/Road class
• 10 hours of on-road driving is recommended before
  taking the Range and Road class

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45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

Parents or guardian are required to certify that
their child has driven a motor vehicle for 45
hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset.
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180 Day Provisional License
(PDL 180 )

• Teen must be at least 16 years and 3 months old.
• Must hold learners permit for at least 9 months.
• Must complete state approved Driver Education
  Program.
• Provisional license awarded at the completion of
  the on-road test.

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180 - Day Provisional License
(PDL 180)
Have parent/guardian permission PWCS Form,
PPF-08 Tire Change and Fluid check form 45 hour
driving log Green classroom completion
form Parent meeting certificate
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180 Day Provisional License
(PDL 180)

• As of July 1, 2008, parents must sign the 180 PDL
  and provide driver license number or DMV Issued
  ID card number.
• The following statement appears on the PDL 180
• It is illegal for anyone to give false
  information in connection with obtaining a
  drivers license. This certification is
  considered part of the drivers license
  application, and anyone who certifies to a false
  statement may be prosecuted. I certify that the
  statements made and the information submitted by
  me regarding this certification are true and
  correct.
• This is true for all documents that require a
  parent or guardians signature.

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New Laws in Virginia
Cell Phone Restrictions
Virginia drivers younger than 18 years of age may
not operate a motor vehicle while using a cell
phone, even if the phone is considered to be
hands-free. Text-messaging while driving is also
prohibited.
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New Laws in Virginia
Unexcused Absences New law effective July 1,
2009 If a student has 10 or more unexcused
absences a judge can suspend the student's
driver's license for any period of time until the
minor turns 18.
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Graduated Licensing Restrictions
Created to reduce teen driver distractions
First year of driving under 18, may carry only
one passenger under 18. After 1 year, or until
18, teen carries no more than 3 passengers under
18. Passenger restrictions do not apply to family
members. Violations will result in serious
consequences.
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Licensing Ceremony
Held permit for 9 months. At least 16 and 3
months of age. Completed driver education.
Family will receive notice of date to appear
within the 180day window. Permanent license
awarded in Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court. Student and parent must bring permit and
180 day temporary license. Judge presents
permanent drivers license to parents.
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Len Hale Parent
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Insuring the Teen Driver
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Insuring Your Teen Driver
Insurance cant save lives, but knowledge can
help. Why does Allstate Insurance Company care
about the safe driving habits of your teen?
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Traffic crashes are the NUMBER ONE KILLER of
teens today.
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Insuring 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

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Insuring Your Teen Driver
Q Why is the cost of auto insurance higher
for teens? A Inexperience and High-Crash Rates
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Who What Insurance Protects
-Uninsured Motorist protects you and your
family -Liability protects the other person
involved -Comprehensive/Collision protects your
vehicle
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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 doesnt have
enough insurance to fix your car?
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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?
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What 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
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How Does Your Insurance Protect Your Car?
What if a deer
hits your car?
Your comprehensive coverage would pay for this.
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When Do You Add Your Teen to your Policy?

• There are three steps to a teen obtaining their
  license.
• Permit
• Provisional
• Permanent License
• Contact your agent to determine the best time to
  add them to your policy.

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Most Dangerous Cars for Teens

• Smart Fortwo- smaller and lighter on the road
  can not hold its own in a car crash.
• Volkswagen New Beetle- due to frame of vehicle,
  various blind spots around front pillar.
• Mitsubishi Eclipse- rearward visibility poses a
  serious danger thick rear pillars that cause
  blind spots.
• Jeep Wrangler- does not score well in rollover
  tests.
• Chevrolet Aveo-not favorable crash test results
  a lack of standard and optional safety equipment.
• (Source NHTSA and IIHS)

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Recommended Cars for Teens

• MINI Cooper- performs better in crash tests
  equipped with standard safety equipment.
• VW Rabbit- equipped with standard safety
  equipment.
• Scion tC- exceptional crash test scores various
  standard safety features.
• Honda CR-V performs better than other SUVs in
  safety tests.
• Suzuki SX4- equipped with standard anti-lock
  brakes and electronic brake force distribution.
• (Source NHTSA and IIHS)

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Start the Conversation
Parent-Teen Driving Contract
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PARENTS Coaching the Teen Driver
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• Amanda

Amanda Nance Student
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Things to know
The first years of licensed driving will be
exciting for your teen, and possibly stressful
for you.
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Parental Influence

• 89 of teens identify parents as a top
  influencer. (The Allstate Foundation Survey,
  2005) Law enforcement 61
  
  Friends 47
  Driver Education
  Teachers 41
• Over 2/3 of teens said their parents opinions
  about cell phone use mattered to them.
  (Driving Through the Eyes of
  Teens, 2007)
• Extend beyond role of teacher to that of monitor
  and enforcer of consequences.
• Role Model. Source 2007
  Allstate Foundation Survey

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Parental Influence

• 93 feel theyre prepared to teach their teen to
  drive
• 60 have never heard of or are only vaguely aware
  of graduated driver laws
• 40 incorrectly think most teen crashes are from
  drunk driving rather then driver error
• Allow teens to drive in risky situations in the
  first few months
• 90 allow teens to drive after dark
• 77 allow teens to drive with friends
• 70 allow teens to drive in bad weather
• 2007 Allstate Foundation Survey

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Facts

• Learning to drive today is different for the teen
  than when the parents learned
• Traffic congestion
• Construction
• Vehicle technology
• Complicated driving scenes i.e.
  multi-lane left turns, distractions

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Facts
Driving is far from a simple task. Blind Spot
Glare Elimination BGE Head Position Hand
Position Steering Technique Following Distance
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New Driving Skills
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New Driving Skills
Hand Position Eight (8) and Four (4)
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New Driving Skills
Why 8 and 4 now?

• Eliminates excessive steering
• (A primary cause of young driver fatalities)
• Protection against air bag deployment
• More stability control
• Reduces fatigue and back
• pain during long periods
• of driving

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New Driving Skills
Push Pull Slide Steering

• How is it done?
• Demonstration

• Why use it?
• Reduces excessive steering
• Reduces over-steering in
• emergency situations
• Reduces chance of injury during
• frontal crashes because the arms
• do not cross in front of the air bag

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New Driving Skills
Blind Spot Glare Elimination (BGE) Mirror Settings
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Develop a Plan Tips for teaching your teen to
drive
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Tips for Teaching your Teen to Drive
Managing Your Own Stress While Coaching Have a
lesson plan for teaching your child to
drive. Have confidence in your 45-Hour
Parent/Teen Driving log. Start with familiar
streets. Change driving times and
situations. Discuss becoming too confident while
learning. Spend time together and bond.

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Tips for Teaching your Teen to Drive
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
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Things to know
Parents Take control! Parents and friends are
the teens most powerful influence. Communication
is the key. DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A
RIGHT!!!
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Be a Good Role Model for the Road
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Your Kids are Watching You!

• - Always wear your seatbelt.
• - Dont speed.
• - Avoid distractions while driving.
• Limit cell phone use while
• driving.
• Dont put on make-up or do your
• hair.
• - Dont eat or drink.
• Limit operation of the radio,
• CD player or tape player.
• Sightsee only when someone
• else is driving.
• Complete stops at intersections
• and stoplights!

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Things you can do

• Give your child plenty of hours in various
  driving situations.
• Follow the driver education manual.
• Enjoy the time spent with your child.
• Practice!

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Create Your Own Road Rules
Insist on use of safety belts. Insist on
following the Law that limits the number of
passengers. Establish and enforce a house
curfew. Limit or supervise your teens driving on
weekends.
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Create Your Own Road Rules
Set driving area limits. Prohibit driving or
riding with others under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Enter into a Contract of Expectations.

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Charles Deane Chief of Police, Prince William
County
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Virginia Law
And the Teen Driver
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Seat Belts

• All persons in front seats MUST wear a seat belt.
• All persons under 16 must wear a seat belt
  regardless of position in vehicle.

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Facts
Teen drivers are the most at-risk of drivers in
Prince William County. Teen driver inexperience
and poor judgment are often the cause of severe
automobile crashes.
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Facts
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Frequent teen driver violations

• Aggressive Driving
• Traffic offenses that are a hazard to another
  driver
• following too close
• improper passing
• speeding
• Or, certain traffic offenses that are committed
  to harass or intimidate another person

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Frequent 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

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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
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Teen Curfew Laws
Curfews Virginia Curfew Law Midnight 400 AM
for provisional license holders

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Teen Curfew Laws
Curfews Prince William County Curfew Law Anyone
under 18 yrs. of age restricted to 1100 PM
500 AM Sunday Thurs Midnight 500 AM
Friday and Saturday
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Teen Curfew Laws
Exceptions to the Curfews Emergencies Work - or
school-related events Accompanied by a
parent Responding to an emergency Engaged in
lawful employment
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Parent responsibilities
Your Responsibilities Include Having a well
maintained vehicle. Requiring your teen to follow
the curfew guidelines. Monitoring your teens
driving behavior. Limiting after-market
add-ons. Restrict cell phone use in
automobiles. Limiting your teens other teen
passengers. Practicing on-going supervision.
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Parent responsibilities
Parents Rights Restricting the use of the
vehicle. Using a parent / teen contract or
agreement. Insurance responsibilities. Revocation
of the license.


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Questions?
Where to Go for Answers Your School Resource
Officer Prince William County Police Juvenile SRO
/ Dare unit at 703.792.4413 or 703.792.6508 The
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles www.SafeTeen
Driving.org

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Questions and Answers
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Conclusion
Program Evaluation Participation Certificate
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A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN
Prince William County Public Schools Prince
William County Police Allstate Foundation