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Teen Driver Social Media Toolkit

TEEN DRIVER SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, crashes are the leading cause of death among people aged 15–20.

To educate teens on the importance of driving safely and avoiding distractions, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning created a teen distracted-driving social media toolkit.

Michigan schools are encouraged to utilize the toolkit’s messages and graphics to help educate their students about the dangers of distracted driving and to help prevent fatalities and injuries.

Feel free to customize the text for your local needs.

SOCIAL MEDIA SAMPLES

Message: Texting takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field blindfolded! Put your phone away, keep your eyes on the road, and just drive. Get more resources at Michigan.gov/TeenSafeDriving.

To download this graphic: Click on the image to open it at full size, then right-click and "Save image as."

girl behind the wheel of vehicle looking at cell phone

 

Message: Anything that distracts you while driving increases your risk of a crash, including fixing your hair or hunting for that perfect song on your playlist. What distracts you can impact you—so when you drive, just drive. Get more resources at Michigan.gov/TeenSafeDriving.

To download this graphic: Click on the image to open it at full size, then right-click and "Save image as."

cell phone in phone cradle on dash.

 

Message: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the perfect time for this reminder: When you’re driving, just drive. Don’t text, call, eat, drink, fix your makeup, or comb your hair. Keep your eyes on the road and stay safe. Visit Michigan.gov/TeenSafeDriving to learn more.

To download this graphic: Click on the image to open it at full size, then right-click and "Save image as."

phones down distracted driving

 

Message: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month—a good time to remember Kelsey’s Law, which prohibits Level 1 and Level 2 License holders from using a cell phone while driving, except in situations such as emergencies. Get more resources at Michigan.gov/TeenSafeDriving.

To download this graphic: Click on the image to open it at full size, then right-click and "Save image as."

no cell phones graphic