Arizona chapter aims to expand Alive at 25 driving program
The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council is looking to expand the Alive at 25 program, the National Safety Council’s driver safety program for teens and young adults.
(Courtesy Arizona Chapter National Safety Council)
The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocate with a mission to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, announced a major update to Alive at 25, the National Safety Council’s driver safety program for teens and young adults.
Alive at 25 is a four-hour classroom course designed for drivers ages 15 to 24. Instead of focusing on how to operate a vehicle, the program zeroes in on the behaviors that place young drivers at higher risk.
Participants work through real situations involving peer pressure, distraction from phones, split-second decision-making, and the challenges that come with limited driving experience. The course adds context through updated videos, hands-on activities, Arizona crash data, and clear guidance on state laws covering seatbelt use, texting while driving, speeding, and impaired driving.
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Arizona chapter aims to expand Alive at 25 driving program
(Courtesy Arizona Chapter National Safety Council)
The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council is looking to expand the Alive at 25 program, the National Safety Council’s driver safety program for teens and young adults.
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The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocate with a mission to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, announced a major update to Alive at 25, the National Safety Council’s driver safety program for teens and young adults.
Alive at 25 is a four-hour classroom course designed for drivers ages 15 to 24. Instead of focusing on how to operate a vehicle, the program zeroes in on the behaviors that place young drivers at higher risk.
Participants work through real situations involving peer pressure, distraction from phones, split-second decision-making, and the challenges that come with limited driving experience. The course adds context through updated videos, hands-on activities, Arizona crash data, and clear guidance on state laws covering seatbelt use, texting while driving, speeding, and impaired driving.
ACNSC continues to expand Alive at 25 throughout Arizona.
The program addresses a critical need. According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Crash rates for drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times higher per mile driven than those of drivers 20 and older.
“Since 1996, hundreds of thousands of young drivers across the country have taken Alive at 25,” stated Rick Murray, President and CEO of ACNSC, in a press release. “We’re thrilled to bring this updated version to Arizona and to keep expanding access through local schools and community partners.”
ACNSC is working to bring Alive at 25 to more schools and districts. The four-hour classroom course, available in English and Spanish, fits into the school day and is taught by experienced safety professionals and local instructors.
Parents and community members can support expansion by encouraging their school principal or district leadership . School leaders interested in a partnership can contact ACNSC at 602-264-2394 or support@acnsc.org.
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