Drive it Home Show Coming to a City Near You!Join NSC and the comedians of Second City Communications for a hilariously funny, interactive night as they help parents become better coaches for their teen drivers. RSVP today for this FREE program coming to a city near you! 10 April 2013 NSC and The Allstate Foundation Launch Drive it HomeResearch from The Allstate Foundation shows nearly half of parents express regret about not monitoring their teen driver after they get a license. Drive it Home is a new program with resources to help parents keep their teens safer on the road. 15 March 2013 Parental involvement helps teens stay safeCar crashes are the #1 cause of death for teens, killing as many as the next two causes combined. Research shows that continued parental involvement, even after licensure, can greatly reduce the odds of teens being in a crash. 14 January 2013 NSC recognizes teen driver safety programsNSC is accepting nominations for its 2012 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to reducing teen crashes and fatalities. 09 July 2012 NSC Calls for Teen Driver Crash StoriesNSC has issued a call for stories and reports of teen driver crashes that resulted in serious injuries or fatalities as part of the HEARTS Network. 30 November 2011 Pennsylvania Passes Teen Driving BillNSC congratulates Pennsylvania state legislators on passage of House Bill 9, legislation that aims to reduce the risks of teens being involved in motor vehicle crashes. 25 October 2011 2011 National Teen Driver Safety WeekOct. 16-22 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the National Safety Council has partnered with State Farm to provide information and tools to help keep teens safe. 17 October 2011 Recognizing Effective Teen Driver Safety ProgramsNSC is accepting nominations for the 2011 Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, sponsored by General Motors. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made great advances in protecting teen drivers. 28 June 2011 NSC Gives Parents Tools to Keep Teen Drivers SafeNSC will launch Teen Driver Safety week, June 12-18, during National Safety Month – an annual observance held during June to educate and encourage safe behaviors around the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. 08 June 2011 NSC Supports the STANDUP ActMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens between the ages of 15 and 20. NSC believes comprehensive GDL is the most effective way to save teen lives and is in support of the STANDUP Act. 08 March 2011 Introducing the HEARTS NetworkThis Valentine’s Day, NSC announces its HEARTS Network – Honoring Everyone Affected, Rallying The Survivors – a groundbreaking initiative that will gather stories of crashes involving teen drivers. 14 February 2011 The Allstate Foundation Funds NSC EffortsFunding from The Allstate Foundation Teen Safe Driving Program will help NSC create 10 state coalitions focused on reducing teen driver motor vehicle deaths. 30 November 2010 NSC Hosts First Forum on Teen Driver SafetyNSC hosted its first Forum to Keep Teen Drivers Alive with community representatives from law enforcement and education in the Chicagoland area. More than 50 participants gathered to learn about the top killer of teens – traffic crashes. 15 November 2010 Excellence in Highway Safety to McDonald's Corp.NSC recently presented McDonald’s Corporation with the Excellence in Highway Safety award for its efforts in educating teen drivers and reducing teen motor vehicle fatalities. 11 November 2010 NSC Supports Michigan H.B. 4493Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of Michigan teens. NSC is urging Michigan legislators and parents to support H.B. 4493. 08 November 2010 Announcing Teen Driving Safety Leadership WinnersNSC announced the winners of its 2nd annual Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards, sponsored by General Motors. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to teen driver safety. 01 October 2010 Teen Driving Safety Leadership AwardNSC wants to recognize individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to reducing the number of crashes, injuries and deaths involving teen drivers through the Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards program... 29 June 2010 Support the National Safety Council through the ClaritinThe National Safety Council has teamed up with the makers of Claritin® for the Clear to Drive SM campaign to educate the public about the importance of reading medicine labels for warnings about drowsiness before getting behind the wheel 10 July 2009 |