Driver Safety Education Blog

Alberta Traffic Safety Plan: Young drivers are the traffic safety focus for May

Did you know:
+ Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death and injury among Alberta's youth.
+ One in five new drivers is involved in a collision in their first two years of driving. The first six months of solo driving are the most dangerous.
+ Parents can set rules for young drivers to reinforce good driving behaviour.
+ Young drivers often overestimate their driving abilities and underestimate the risks of driving.
+ It takes years of driving experience to become a safe driver.

What is Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)?
+ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is a program designed to improve road safety by creating a low risk, controlled environment for all new drivers, regardless of age.
+ The GDL program ensures that the new drivers get the support, skills and experience they need to handle the complex task of driving.
+ GDL programs are proven tools that significantly decrease collision and injury rates of new drivers.

What are the goals of Alberta's GDL program?
+ To reduce collisions, injuries and deaths on Alberta's roads.
+ To reinforce the idea that driving is a privilege, not a right.
+ To foster a generation of safe new drivers through training and mentorship.

During the month of May, if you are between the ages of 16 to 24, visit www.nofunbeingdead.com and enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

Safe driving...

Cheers - Mike