Resources

For more information on teen traffic safety or related topics visit these sites:

New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety

NJ Safe Roads provides general information about the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the statewide safety campaigns
Teen Driver Study Report to read the New Jersey Teen Driver Study Commission Report
Don't Drive Stupid is an innovative program from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety designed to educate young drivers about staying safe behind the wheel

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

MVC GDL explains regulations, restrictions, and exemptions of NJ Graduated Driver License Program
MVC Teen Driver Abstract Parents can request an abstract of their teen's driving record
MVC First-Time Drivers allows you to obtain a copy of "Safe Driving: A Parent's Guide to Teaching Teens" and the NJ Driver Manual
MVC Licensed Driving Schools provides a list of registered driving schools in New Jersey
MVC Defensive Driving Programs provides a list of state-approved defensive driving courses
Safe Driving A parents guide to teaching teens

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AAA

AAA teen drivers provides teen driving information
AAA parent-teen contract to obtain a parent-teen driving contract
AAA parent-parent contract to obtain a parent-parent driving agreement

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Miscellaneous Sites

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey learn more about the consequences of teen crashes
Underyourinfluence.org Your teen driver...your influence: Resources and information for parents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Alive at 25 A program to save teen drivers lives
MADD Mother's Against Drunk Driving
In the Blink of an Eye A six-minute parent/teen safe driving discussion video
Make Some NOYS National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) promotes traffic safety education
CHOP Keeping Young Drivers Safe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Teen Driver Safety Resources
Accompanying Rider Guide - from Quebec.
Beginning Teenage Drivers provides characteristics of teenage crashes along with rules that can be implemented by parents from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Teen Driver A Family Guide to Teen Driver Safety from the National Safety Council
Preparing Your Teen for the Road Ahead Helpful tips for safe driving from Teensurance
16 Going on 17 State Farm teen driving site
Allstate Teen Driver Allstate teen driving site
Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) includes four study modules and a quiz, car care videos, several interactive games, and enhanced curriculum noting the importance of eco-driving to personal safety and the environment.
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention at CHOP offers information to help prevent injuries.
ZoomSafer Five friends Prevent Distracted Driving (YouTube Video)
Crash Proof Your Teen article from Good Housekeeping magazine.
PTA School Zone Information and Tip Sheet - Are parents a school zone hazard? A tip sheet is included as well as a video.
Work Zone Safety five key messages to help teens - and everybody else - drive safely in work zones.

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Resources for Teens

UGotBrains is a Brain Injury Association of New Jersey website designed by teens to address the alarming number of New Jersey teens injured and killed on our roadways
Keep the Drive is a teen-led movement to take on the number one killer of teens – car crashes
U R the spokesperson discusses reckless driving among teens and gives teens the power to speak up
Think Seat Belts allows you to put yourself in the driver's seat and simulate a crash

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Research and Studies

New Jersey Teen Driver Study Commission Recommendation Report, Recommendation Report Update - - Since the Teen Driver Study Commission issued its report on the state of teen driving in New Jersey, a variety of innovative programs and initiatives have been developed to help reduce teen crashes and ultimately save lives. Presented to the Governor and Legislature in March, 2008, the report outlined 47 recommendations for improving all aspects of teen driving in New Jersey. Included in these recommendations were 14 essential areas that were considered critical and should be addressed immediately to ensure the safety of young drivers. Updates on these essential recommendations, as well as other areas addressed in the report, are provided in this three-page document. UPDATED JULY 2010
Driving: Through the Eyes of Teens A research report of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm
Reducing the Crash Risk for Young Drivers A report from AAA discussing the reasons why teen drivers continue to crash, even under graduated driver licensing provisions

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Teen Driver Safety Statistics

Teen Drivers: Fact Sheet From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Traffic Safety Facts, Young Drivers, 2005 Data A summary of crash statistics of fatal crashes for young drivers

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