Did you know that: 

• motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens?
• teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use, yet the highest rate of risky driving (excessive speed, following too close, etc.)
• statistically this risky behavior increases in the presence of male teenage passengers?

As more and more young drivers get behind the wheel, it becomes important to explore ways to create and reinforce community norms for responsible driving. This forum is dedicated to brainstorming ideas for safe driving habits that deal with such issues as cell phones and other distractions (radio/iPod, too many passengers, etc.) seat belts, speed, driving under the influence (alcohol, drugs, marijuana), eating while driving, accepting rides from drivers under the influence, the importance of adult role modeling, etc.

The event features special guest speakers from the "Promise to Adam" campaign, created by the friends and family of Adam London, a Newton North student and varsity lacrosse player who died in a solo car accident in August. Adam was driving too fast and not wearing a seat belt, and the "Promise to Adam" campaign that was formed in the wake of his death promotes awareness of responsible driving habits among teens, including a suggested student pledge to help reinforce safety behind the wheel.

B-CASA invites students, parents, teachers, health care professionals, and community leaders to join us as we brainstorm ideas for addressing teen driving safety. The goal is to devise an action plan that sparks awareness and prompts parents and teens to talk frankly, and often, about safe driving practices.

Food provided by BHS Culinary Arts Program.

Please RSVP to Mary Minott, mminott@brooklinema.gov

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