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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	October 7, 2015 02:00 PM
From:	Representative Katharine M. Watson
To:	All House members
Subject:	National Teen Driver Safety Week - October 18 - 24, 2015

National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is a federally designated time each year to raise awareness of teen driver safety topics and to seek solutions to unnecessary teen deaths on the road. It occurs this year from OCTOBER 18 through OCTOBER 24, 2015. Let us come together and focus Pennsylvania’s attention once again on this serious issue. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults in the United States, and many of these deaths are preventable. The theme for this year is “Avoid the Regret, Avoid Impaired Driving.” One of the major factors that increases the risk of a crash is impaired driving, and research shows that most teens know they are vulnerable and are well aware of the many risks of driving. To focus on avoiding regret can be a powerful message for a teen driver. Impaired driving includes all of the following: A driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs A driver distracted by cell phone use and/or other passengers A tired or fatigued driver A driver experiencing strong emotions In Pennsylvania in 2012, there were 105 teen driver fatalities and there were 7 deaths among 16 year old drivers. All were young people loved by their families – good kids full of dreams and hopes for long, meaningful lives. We all know of too many teen crashes resulting in death that have occurred in our own legislative districts. Through this resolution we can recognize “National Teen Driver Safety Week” and encourage the people of Pennsylvania to engage and empower licensed teen drivers in the Commonwealth to become safe skilled drivers. Please join me by adding your name to this resolution.

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