Teen Safe Driving

06/27/2022

We are happy to announce that we will be bringing back the Driving Simulators, and they will be open to the public coming early July. We will be offering a 4 hour safe driving simulator course, as well as a 30 minute program to teach young adults the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.. More information will be up on our website soon at SafetyCenter.org. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you here!

08/18/2021

Check out this awesome, free opportunity for Sacramento region teens to get an intensive, hands-on training in safe driving skills.

07/04/2021

06/25/2021

In the first 6 months of 2020, California saw an increase of 5% in pedestrian deaths over the previous year even though the number of cars on the roads was much lower.

More vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bikers need drivers to slow down and stay alert.

New data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association on Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities is available at: https://www.ghsa.org/resources/Pedestrians21

06/22/2021

Work zones can be very distracting with all of the interesting equipment and materials, not to mention flashing lights, shifting lanes, workers moving around.

It's so important to keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your mind fully focused on driving to keep you and everyone else safe.

Do you have any work zone safety tips to add to our list? Share them in the comments or send us a DM.

06/21/2021

California has a "Move Over Law" that requires drivers to move over a lane if safe to do so when passing a vehicle with flashing amber lights. This could include DOT vehicles, emergency vehicles, and tow trucks. If it's not safe to change lanes, slow down to a reasonable speed that is safe for road conditions and the stationary vehicle.

If the vehicle with flashing amber lights is on the other side of a protective physical barrier, you don't need to move over.

Remember, work zones are temporary. Crashing in a work zone might change your whole life.

Stay tuned for one last tip!

06/19/2021

Enter Caltrans' to win a MacBook Pro, $600 and more. Create a short safety video and take the pledge to drive safely near highway workers. For more info, head to workzonechallenge.com

06/18/2021

If you're following the car in front of you too closely, you might not have enough time to react if they quickly reduce their speed or come to a stop. It can be hard for drivers to predict what will happen in a work zone, so it's important to give yourself that extra space so you can respond to any change in the work zone safely.

Remember, work zones are temporary. Crashing in a work zone might change your whole life.

Stay tuned for more tips!

06/16/2021

We've been seeing a lot of traffic cones and work zones this month as highway workers make updates to our roads. Over the next week, we'll be sharing Driving Safety Tips that'll keep you and everyone else safer when you are driving in or near work zones.

Tip #1: Be patient and follow the posted speed limit.

Lowered speeds or extra stop signs in work zones aren't to inconvenience you. They are there to keep you and the work zone crew members safe. Speed is the number one contributor to work zone crashes.

Remember, work zones are temporary. Crashing in a work zone might change your whole life.

Stay tuned for more tips!

06/11/2021

Keep it Simple. Sharing a message of safety doesn’t have to be fancy. This student leader educated her classmates with this poster about the 5 Dangers of Driving.

She lists driving at night, speeding or racing, distractions, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving under the influence as dangers faced by all drivers. Is there anything you would add to this list?

06/10/2021

We are excited to share Safety Center's story through our newly developed logo and branding. Check out the video to see the inspiration behind the new look.

Safety Center may have a new look, but our mission stays the same: to reduce injuries and save lives by empowering our community to make positive life changing decisions.

Take a look at the new identity of Safety Center and see the driving forces for the new design.music: https://www.bensound.com

06/08/2021

New Look. Same Commitment to Safety!

This new, modern, interpretation of Safety Center illustrates how we serve the nation as the premier provider for safety training and education, while remaining committed to inspiring a culture that is recognized as one of the best places to work!

Our mission stays the same; to reduce injuries and save lives by empowering our community to make positive life changing decisions.

You will start to see more and more of our new look on our website and communications from Safety Center over the coming weeks.