Curated OER
No Texts = No Wrecks
Learners explore ways to prevent texting while driving. In this driving safety lesson, students research information about texting and driving. Learners identify an audience to present the information to in the three given formats....
Curated OER
How to Prevent Backover Deaths of Kids?
Students explore automobile safety. In this automobile safety lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "How to Prevent Backover Deaths of Kids?", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...
Curated OER
Driving Precaustions
Pupils explore the rules and regulations drivers must adhere to. As a class, they list safe driving procedures and identify the consequences of driving while impaired. Students write questions about safe driving practices. This lesson...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Does a Cell Phone Conversation Affect Reaction Time?
Does talking on a cell phone make one a more dangerous driver? Here is an experiment you can do to investigate whether reaction time is adversely affected by a simultaneous phone conversation.
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Smart Motorist: What Causes Car Accidents?
There are four factors that "Contribute to the vast majority of collisions." This detailed website discusses these: "Equipment Failure," "Roadway Design," "Poor Roadway Maintenance," and "Driver Behavior."
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Smart Motorist: Air Bag Safety Facts
Facts at this website are taken from the following organizations: Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, National Safety Council, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Find detailed...
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Smart Motorist: Driving in the Rain
Find numerous tips to help you better control your vehicle when driving in the rain. Also, this website provides a section on hydroplaning (also called aquaplaning). Includes causes and what you should do if your car begins to hydroplane.
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Aaa Foundation for Traffic Safety: Research
This is a collection of reports of studies of driving safety. It includes information about the crash risk of cell phone use and the use of in-vehicle technology among older adults.
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Dmv.org: Smog Check and Car Inspection in Texas
A resource site for information on rules and regulations around vehicle safety inspection and emissions testing in Texas. Contains links to forms and requirements, what to do if your vehicle fails a test, and what the inspection and test...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Toyota: Teen Drive 365: Prepare for the Road Ahead
This resource provides several interactive lessons and activities related to safe driving practices.
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Arizona Department of Public Safety: Aggressive Driving
Contains a short list of ways to prevent accidents from aggressive driving. Also discusses the differences between road rage and aggressive driving.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: National Highway Safety Report and You
Look over resources with car accident reports, highway safety data, etc. Students will evaluate a local issue of road safety and build a report based on the researched data.
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Highway Driving: Preparing for a Long Trip
Preparing for a road trip? This driver's education website will help you prepare with tips to help you check your car's condition and to make sure you stay safe and alert while on the road.
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State Farm Insurance: Teen Driver Safety Website
Information and advice for teen drivers, especially with regard to problem behaviors-texting, drinking, aggressive driving, distracted driving-and the laws that regulate automobile safety, such as seat belt requirements, cell phone use...
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Highway Driving: Road Sharing With Other Vehicles
There are countless cars on the highway, and you should be considerate of all of them. This driver's education website includes tips to help you with the challenges of sharing the road with other drivers. Includes information checking...