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Student Safety and Security
is our #1 Priority
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Jim Griner,
Safety and Risk Manager
850-926-0065
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In Florida, car crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths, accounting for more than one-third of all teens who died last year. In 2007, more than 479 people were killed in a teen driving accident and more than 36,000 teen drivers were involved in crashes. Since teens are more likely to get into traffic crashes than any other group of drivers, more must be done to reach this age group.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has launched an online initiative called "Teens Take the Wheel." This Web site is geared toward teenage drivers, and the information on the site includes "scared straight" tactics as well as other information communicated in a way that will appeal to teens. It also includes an online survey where teens can answer questions that help them rate their safe driving practices. To view this Web site, please visit
http://takethewheel.net/
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