PRINTER FRIENDLYAlive at 25
Alive at 25 is a survival course for all 15-24 year olds developed by the National Safety Council. It is a 4 ½ hour program that focuses on the behaviors and decision-making patterns that young drivers and passengers display in a motor vehicle. It is designed to prevent the number one killer of teens, automobile crashes. All courses are taught by law enforcement officers.
DDC-Alive at 25 teaches young adults that:
- People in their age group are more likely to be hurt or killed in a vehicle crash.
- Inexperience, distractions, and peer pressure cause unique driving hazards.
- Speeding, alcohol, and "party drugs" greatly increase their risk of injury or death.
- As a driver or passenger, they can greatly reduce their risk by taking control.
- Committing to changing their driving behavior makes personal, legal and financial sense.
Course Results
The National Safety Council reports that students who complete the Alive at 25 course are 96% less likely to be killed in a car crash than youths that have not taken the course. In Colorado, the fatality rate for drivers and passengers under the age of 20 has dropped each year since 1999. In 2005 alone, the rate was decreased by 50%. Currently, the fatality rate for Alive at 25 graduates in Colorado is 84% below the national average.
Additional Resources
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Teen Drivers Safety Fact Sheet - Teen Drivers Safety Fact Sheet (Spanish Language)
- Parents with Teen Drivers
- Teen Driving Poster
- 2006 Utah Teen Driver Crash Facts | Latest Utah stats available
- Teen Driver Cross Word Puzzle | Answer Key
- Teen Driver Word Search | Answer Key
- Zero Fatalities
