Be a Good Role Model Understand the GDL Law Fit in Practice Driving Effectively Enforce the GDL at Home Control the Keys and Lower Your Teens Crash Risk Nationwide Leading Cause of Death for Teens 15 to 19 Years of Age 3,000 Deaths Every Year, 8 per day At Highest Level of Risk During First Months of Driving NHTSA, Allstate Foundation Indiana University Public Policy Institute Indiana Every 13 Minutes a Teen Crashes Over 400 Severe Injuries in 2014 Over 1,400 Fatal Crashes Involving Teen Drivers ( ) 7.5% of Driving Population 13% of Crashes CHOP Driving Through the Eyes of Teens A Closer Look, 2009 Ways Parents Balance Support and Control with their Young Driver Teens Describing Parents that support, set rules and monitor: Half as Likely to Crash 71% Less Likely to Drive While Intoxicated 30% Less Likely to Use a Cell Phone While Driving CHOP Driving Through the Eyes of Teens A Closer Look, 2009 Teens Describing Parents that support, set rules and monitor: Twice as Likely to Wear Seat Belts Twice as Likely to Believe Belts Affect Safety Speed Half as Often CHOP Driving Through the Eyes of Teens A Closer Look, 2009 Wear Your Seatbelt Obey the Speed Limit Avoid Distractions Shut off the Cell Phone Drive Sober Remain Calm Access Makes a Difference! Teens that ask for permission to use the car are half as likely to be involved in a crash. CHOP Driving Through the Eyes of Teens A Closer Look, 2009 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Minimum Age 15 With Driver Ed Program Practice Driving Only After Beginning Approved Driver Ed Program 16 Years of Age Without Completing Driver Ed Program Under Age 18 Parental Consent Needed Must Pass Knowledge and Vision Test Learners Permit Requirements Page 5 STK Resource Guide APPLIES TO ALL NEW DRIVERS Mandatory Supervised Driving Minimum 50 Hours Logged - 10 Hrs. Must be Nighttime Driving Copy of BMV Driving Log Must be Submitted for Application of Probationary License Mandatory Supervised Driving Page 5 STK Resource Guide Supervising Driver Requirements Page 5 STK Resource Guide UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: Supervising Driver is Licensed Instructor or; Driver Over 25 Years of Age with Valid License Privileges. Must be Related by Blood, Legal Status or Marriage. Spouse must have valid license and be at least 21. OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE: Any Licensed Driver Over Age 25 or Spouse of 21 or older PROBATIONARY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Age: 16 and 90 days with Driver Education; 16 and 270 days without Driver Education Must have held permit 180 days Copy of BMV Driving Log Must be Submitted for Application of Probationary License Pass a skills and vision test If under 18, obtain parental consent Probationary License Requirements Page 5 STK Resource Guide DRIVING HOURS Probationary License Restrictions AFTER 180 DAYS UP TO AGE 18 SUNDAY-THURSDAY 11PM-5AM SATURDAY-SUNDAY (EARLY MORNING) 1AM-5PM Employment/School/Religious Activity Accompanied by Licensed Driver 25 Years of Age & Older Licensed Spouse At Least 21 Years of Age FIRST 180 DAYS UP TO AGE 21 10PM -5AM EXEMPTIONS NO DRIVING FIRST 180 DAYS OF DRIVING: Up to Age 21 No Passengers Page 5 STK Resource Guide PASSENGERS Permit & Probationary License Restrictions PASSENGER EXEMPTIONS Violation of Any Part of this Law is a Class C Infraction Carrying a Fine of Up to $500 dollars plus court costs. Siblings, Step-Siblings, Children, Step Children or Drivers Spouse * Unless Accompanied by Licensed Instructor, Licensed Driver 25 Years or older or Licensed Spouse 21 or older VIOLATIONS SEATBELTS Proper Restraints REQUIRED by ALLPROHIBITED ELECTRONIC DEVICES Page 9 STK Resource Guide Opportunities for Practice Driving Shopping Trips Activities Family Outings Errands Page 8 STK Resource Guide Clear Restrictions Reward Consequence Follow Through Consistency How to Enforce the GDL at Home Curfew Restriction Passenger Restriction No Cell Phones Under 21 and No Texting Over 21 Seatbelts Why Enforce the GDL at Home? Page 6 STK Resource Guide Parent Teen Driving Agreements Help You: Outline your teens key driving responsibilities Agree on rewards and consequences for each rule Define your role in helping your teen succeed Enforcing GDL Passenger Limit Scenario Parental Solution Teen Solution Explain to Friends Enforcing GDL Curfew Scenario Parental Solution Teen Solution Explain to Friends Page 13 STK Resource Guide A friendly conversation with other parents about working together creates a better support system to protect your young driver and their passengers. This contract empowers teens to make decisions based on their personal safety, eliminating peer pressure and judgment. Code Word Cool Off Period Reward for Right Choice! Page 10 STK Resource Guide Please complete and turn in your post survey on page 3 of your STK Resource Guide before leaving. Thank you!