Focused on preventing teen driving accidents through education and research.
We provide safety programs, conduct studies on risky behaviors, and collaborate with communities to promote responsible driving among teens.
Focus Areas
Our non-profit organization is dedicated to reducing teen driving fatalities and accidents through education, research, and community outreach. We provide comprehensive driver safety programs specifically designed for teens, offering evidence-based training that emphasizes defensive driving techniques, understanding road safety laws, and the dangers of distracted or impaired driving.
In addition to our educational efforts, we are committed to conducting and supporting research into the factors that contribute to high rates of teen driving accidents. This includes investigating the impact of technology, peer influence, and substance use on teen driving behavior. Our goal is to use this research to develop more effective interventions and inform public policy on teen driver safety.
Our organization collaborates with schools, local law enforcement, and community groups to implement teen-focused safety workshops, simulate real-life driving situations, and provide resources to parents and teens. Through these efforts, we aim to raise awareness, reduce risky driving behaviors, and ultimately prevent accidents, making roads safer for everyone.
Facts
43%
Data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that about 43% of newly licensed 16-year-olds are involved in a crash during their first year of driving.
3,000
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): On average, 3,000 teens die every year in car crashes.
227,000
According to data from the CDC, in 2020, approximately 227,000 teens were treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to motor vehicle crashes. A portion of these injuries result in long-term or permanent disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or limb loss.
Solutions
70%
Teen driver education programs that include practical experience have been shown to reduce crashes by up to 70%.
40%
Teens who complete comprehensive driver education are 40% less likely to receive traffic violations and engage in risky driving behaviors, leading to safer outcomes on the road.
38%
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programs, which often include driver education, have been shown to reduce fatal crashes among 16-year-olds by 38%.
Success Story
Alive at 25 Program
In a small Colorado town, the Alive at 25 program made a life-changing impact on the local teen community. After several tragic car accidents involving young drivers, the community and local schools took action by implementing the Alive at 25 program, developed by the National Safety Council. The program’s goal was simple but powerful: to educate teens about the risks of driving and to promote safer decision-making behind the wheel.
One of the students, Jake, was a 17-year-old who had recently received several traffic violations for speeding and distracted driving. Facing serious consequences, he enrolled in the Alive at 25 course. Over the span of four hours, Jake was exposed to interactive lessons, real-life crash stories, and discussions about risky behaviors such as speeding, phone use, and peer pressure. For the first time, Jake fully realized the long-term consequences of unsafe driving.
After completing the course, Jake’s driving habits changed dramatically. No longer taking chances with speeding or distractions, he began encouraging his friends to drive more responsibly as well. In the year following Jake’s completion of Alive at 25, the local high school saw a 70% reduction in crashes involving teen drivers, a direct result of the program’s influence.
Jake’s experience is one of many success stories. The Alive at 25 program continues to equip young drivers with the tools they need to make safer choices, saving lives and preventing countless accidents.