Teens are driven by friends and parents who are distracted and often are reluctant to speak up and insist that their driver drive them safely. Using a model adapted by the Bacchius Network from alcohol and drug programs, teens are taught the skills to effectively intervene when they experience distracted driving. Teens are taught that
Educators are creative in how they follow-up with students after the distracted driving presentations. One teacher from teacher from Essex High School sent us notes and stories from students who attended the presentation and wanted to share some of what they learned. Below is one story which stood out demonstrating what the students are learning.
Chris Maley & Joel Feldman speak with 1000 Vermont teens about distracted driving.
The founder of “End Distracted Driving,” Joel Feldman, spoke to students at University High about the dangers of distractive driving. Feldman’s daughter was killed in 2009 after she was hit by a distracted driver. Today he shared testimonies and stressed the importance of not driving while being distracted. Full Story online at http://www.wbrz.com/news/man-on-a-mission-to-end-distracted-driving/
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, released a study showing both pedestrian and bicyclist death rates from distracted driving had increased from 2005-2010.
Teen driving has been a concern for parents since the automobile first became mainstream in the 1920s. The majority of states adopted the minimum age of 16 by the 1940s, and the thought of allowing a teenager to drive one of those vehicles had to be frightening—even without a radio in the cabin to distract
Geoffrey Soriano Prosecutor for Somerset County played the role of a parent and distracted driver during an EndDD.org presentation given by Joel Feldman. A local high school student, Abby plays his daughter and practices speaking up for her safety. The role play is used to help adults and teens understand the excuses that given by
Joel Feldman, Esq and other legal experts talk about why distracted driving lawsuits will continue to increase in PA and across the country. Read the story in the September 10th edition of the Legal Intelligencer.
Joel Feldman, EndDD.org founder, was awarded the American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2013 Pro Bono Award by AAJ president Mary Alice McClarty for his work to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Also receiving an award was Jeff Weinstein of Texas, who has undertaken the EndDD program and has volunteered his time
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