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In observance of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 21-25), the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition is proud to announce the release of a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at raising awareness among teens about safe driving practices. These videos, funded by State Farm®, cover essential safety topics, including road rage, safety belt use, drowsy driving prevention, and the influence of peer pressure on teen drivers.
Additionally, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially recognized Teen Driver Safety Week through an official proclamation, underscoring the state’s commitment to promoting safe driving habits among teens. This acknowledgment highlights the critical importance of reducing teen driver crashes and fatalities statewide.
The four-part PSA series includes:
- The Influencer: Highlighting the role of peer influence in encouraging safe driving behavior.
- Driving Boot Camp – Safety Belt: Reinforcing the life-saving importance of always wearing your safety belt.
- Driving Boot Camp – Road Rage: Addressing the importance of not engaging an aggressive driver, and how to manage emotions on the road.
- Driving Boot Camp – Drowsy Driving: Emphasizing that teens should pull over or let someone else drive if they are feeling tired.
National statistics show that motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of fatality for teens in the U.S., with over 2,400 teens killed and nearly 258,000 injured in 2021 alone. In Florida, teen drivers make up a significant portion of crash statistics, underscoring the need for ongoing education and awareness.
“These videos are an important step in continuing our mission to reduce teen crashes, injuries, and fatalities,” said Melissa Hamrick, Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Leader. “Thanks to the generous support from State Farm, we are able to spread this critical message to young drivers across the state, helping them understand the consequences of risky driving behaviors and how to make safer choices behind the wheel.”
“At State Farm®, we are committed to creating safer roadways for all drivers, and that starts with empowering young people to develop safe driving habits,” said Jose Soto, Corporate Responsibility Analyst at State Farm. “We are proud to support the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition and their efforts to educate and protect teen drivers through these impactful PSAs.”
The PSAs will be featured on the Teen Driver Safety Week Resource Hub and shared on social media platforms throughout the week. We encourage schools, parents, and teen driver advocates to use these resources to spark meaningful conversations about safe driving practices.
For more information, visit FLTeenSafeDriver.org or contact Melissa Hamrick at info@flteensafedriver.org.
About the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition:
The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition (FTSDC) supports the engagement, education, and mobilization of members in the community to work collectively on developing and improving teen safe driving programs, practices, and activities and thereby save lives in Florida. The FTSDC pursues the recommendations of assessments done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as the objectives established by the Florida Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The office is funded through a grant by the Florida Department of Transportation and generous partners, such as State Farm. For more information on the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition, visit their website at www.flteensafedriver.org
About State Farm®:
For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com
