Alive 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 paradigms that young drivers and passengers display in a motor vehicle. 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 in 2.2 per 20,000, which is 84% below the national average.