The next YADTT Meeting will be joint with the Occupant Protection Task Team.
June 18
Time: 9am-3pm
Georgia Department of Transportation
Traffic Management Center
Georgia Department of Transportation
935 East Confederate Avenue, Building 24
Atlanta, GA 30316
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Teen Crashes Cost $34BB+ in 2006
MSN Autos Editorial by Doug Newcomb
"The Staggering Cost of Teen Driving
Accidents involving teen drivers cost more than $34 billion in ’06."
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=498409
"The Staggering Cost of Teen Driving
Accidents involving teen drivers cost more than $34 billion in ’06."
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=498409
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Teens still top road crash list (Canada article)
Here is an interesting partnership between a research foundation and corporate partner Toyota in Canada to addreses teen driving issues:
From Drivers.com May 21, 2008
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF - CANADA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Young and New Driver Resource Centre.
"Reducing young driver crashes is not a simple issue; it will involve the help of young drivers, parents, researchers, and policymakers," says Mayhew. "Part of our motivation for creating the centre was to develop a resource that could speak to all of these groups giving each of them meaningful information that can help with decision making."
"Toyota Canada is committed to keeping everyone on the road safe including young and new drivers," says Beatty. "The creation of this resource centre is a step in the right direction and we were pleased to support this initiative."
"Whether you’re trying to improve GDL programs, select a driving school, or just looking for facts about young drivers the centre contains something for everyone," says Mayhew.
Read more at Drivers.com
From Drivers.com May 21, 2008
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF - CANADA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Young and New Driver Resource Centre.
"Reducing young driver crashes is not a simple issue; it will involve the help of young drivers, parents, researchers, and policymakers," says Mayhew. "Part of our motivation for creating the centre was to develop a resource that could speak to all of these groups giving each of them meaningful information that can help with decision making."
"Toyota Canada is committed to keeping everyone on the road safe including young and new drivers," says Beatty. "The creation of this resource centre is a step in the right direction and we were pleased to support this initiative."
"Whether you’re trying to improve GDL programs, select a driving school, or just looking for facts about young drivers the centre contains something for everyone," says Mayhew.
Read more at Drivers.com
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