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Safer driving for teens is the focus of a grant awarded to students at Culpeper County High School for the second year in a row. The grant was provided by an insurance agency, and was accepted by the Culpeper County Sherriff’s Office and the Youth of Virginia Speak Out student group.
Car accidents among teen drivers are a serious issue, as accidents involving a teen driver are more likely to be serious than those involving a more seasoned driver. Not only are teens more likely to injure themselves when they crash, but they are also more likely to injure their passengers or other motorists or pedestrians.
The grant will be used to encourage teen drivers to avoid dangerous driving habits. These bad habits include texting while driving, drinking and driving and driving at a high rate of speed. This year’s grant was for $1,950, and it isn’t yet known how the teen group will use it to promote safety.
Last year’s grant was used by Culpeper students to host a mock car accident before prom, to provide students with a stark visual reminder of what can happen with careless driving. The students also used the money to hand out ice scrapers during the winter, to remind teens to scrape their windshields before they got on the road. Around Valentine ’s Day, the group gave out key chains that said “Have a Heart, Drive Smart”.
The school group has a plan for this year’s prom season that they have not revealed, but they promise it will send a strong message about safe driving.
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