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Youthful Drivers

Youthful Drivers. Captain Mark Cowley Brandon Ibarra Bingham County Sheriff’s Office Snake River High School. National Teen Driver Safety Week Washington, D.C. October 14-16, 2007. 50 States 100 teens Student lead youth summit. Seat belt usage. Impaired Driving. Distracted Driving.

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Youthful Drivers

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  1. Youthful Drivers Captain Mark Cowley Brandon Ibarra Bingham County Sheriff’s Office Snake River High School

  2. National Teen Driver Safety WeekWashington, D.C. October 14-16, 2007 • 50 States 100 teens • Student lead youth summit • Seat belt usage • Impaired Driving • Distracted Driving • Graduated Drivers Licensing

  3. Seat Belt Use 2/3 of people killed in car accidents were not wearing seatbelts 10.2% of students had rarely or never worn a seatbelt when riding in a car driven by someone else Random seatbelt checks conducted by police officers with assistance from students Enforcing the laws

  4. Impaired Driving • Time does not fit the crime • Too many warnings • Insignificant punishment for • repeat offenders

  5. Distracted Driving • Education • Parents • Students • Teachers • Community • From the Media • Laws (if well enforced)

  6. Graduated Drivers Licensing • Areas and subjects that need to be considered: • Drivers Education • Communication Devices • Passenger Laws • Enforcing GDL Laws • Service Learning Projects

  7. Main Consideration Points • The Law: • Warnings • Enforcement • Law Enforcement • Lack of involvement with teens • Leads To: • Tickets become a joke • Favoritism • Warped view of law enforcement • Leads To: • Law enforcement becomes the “bad guy” • Youth become wary among “cops”

  8. Idaho (Bingham 2007) Total Accidents Teen Drivers (15-20)Percentage 311 131 40% Most Common Factors Alcohol Impaired Distraction In/On Vehicle Failed To Yield Following To Close Improper Turn Inattention None Off Roadway Overcorrected Speeding To Fast For Conditions TOTAL: 96 Incapacitating 11 Non Incapacitating 7 Fatal Accident 2 Property Dmg Report 76 Total InjuriesTeen Drivers (15-20)Percentage 159 77 48% Total FatalitiesTeen Drivers (15-20)Percentage 5 2 40%

  9. ArodiAreli Cruz January 2, 1990 Aguacalientes, Mexico April 14, 2006 Rexburg, Idaho Third severe accident in three years which have led to the deaths of six teenagers • Car Race • Rolled of the road • No seatbelts • Ejected from car • Choir • HALO • Upward Bound • Basket Ball

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