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How one mistake behind the wheel can change your life forever...

"No Way Back". Traumatic Brain Injury. How one mistake behind the wheel can change your life forever. Brain Injury is unpredictable and so are its consequences. It can affect who we are, the way we think, act and feel. It can change everything about us in a matter of seconds….

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How one mistake behind the wheel can change your life forever...

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  1. "No Way Back" Traumatic Brain Injury How one mistake behind the wheel can change your life forever...

  2. Brain Injury is unpredictable and so are its consequences. It can affect who we are, the way we think, act and feel. It can change everything about us in a matter of seconds…

  3. What isTraumatic Brain Injury TBI is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain. --Brain Injury Association

  4. Motor vehicle traffic crashes make up 20% of TBI cases

  5. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.

  6. Who is most at risk for TBI? Males are about 1.5 times as likely as females to sustain a TBI and the two age groups at highest risk for TBI, and 15 to 19 year olds. * Source – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

  7. Did you know… • Even bright, mature teenagers • sometimes do irresponsible things • But it’s not entirely their fault • The brain doesn’t finish developing until the early 20’s

  8. The area of the brain is called the frontal lobe • and is used for: • decision making • problem solving • understanding consequences of actions

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  11. David: Speeding • Age 23 • Addicted to speeding • Repeatedly warned by his mother to slow down

  12. David RT 5:10

  13. Adora: Tailgating • Age 18 • Never took driver’s ed • Licensed 1 month

  14. Adora RT 4:37

  15. Kelley: Poor Time Management • Age 24 • Never took driver ed • Road known for crashes • Weather conditions / rainy

  16. Kelley RT 4:22

  17. Amy: LOS-POT (Line of Sight, Path of Travel) • Age 17 • “Just” a passenger • Driver couldn’t see around curve • Driver was inattentive / talking

  18. Amy’s RT 4:18

  19. What can we do?

  20. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE KEY

  21. Don't drive like you own the road. Drive like you own the car.

  22. Prevention: other vehicles Since 28% of head injuries are from falls, which include bicycle and motorcycle crashes, wearing a helmet is VERY important.

  23. EDUCATION! • Driver’s education is CRITICAL!   • Graduated Driver Licensing laws have been proven effective at reducing teen crashes. • Driver’s education works better when it is coupled with GDL laws.

  24. “No Way Back” is FREE To download or order this and other programs log on to: www.nrsf.org

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