Somerset Hills YMCA Swim Team
| Teen Driving Safety |
As many of our swimmers grow older and begin to drive to and from practices and meets, it is of particular concern to parents and coaches that our athletes are aware of the dangers of driving. Please look at some of the links below and share them with your athletes.
Should you have any articles you would be interested in contributing to this page, please feel free to email the website administrator.
Thanks to Colin Heijne, parent of two swimmers and drivers, for supplying the information.
Parents: Teenage Drivers
New! (article posted 1/05/07) - http://www.aaamidatlantic.com/aaaworld/article.asp?id=764
For All Drivers: Be Totally Aware of Your Surroundings
For
teenagers:
http://www.teendriving.com/
For teenagers and parents:
http://www.nsc.org/issues/teendriving/guide.htm
http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/advice/youngdrivers
http://www.brake.org.uk/index.php?p=83 (if this link does not work,
cut and paste into your browser)
Articles from nsc.org National Safety Council
Driving In the Rain -
http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/autorain.htm
Driving at Night -
http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/nightdr.htm
Winter, Your Car, and You -
http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/winter.htm
Young Drivers -
http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/yngdrive.htm
AAA Advance Driving Program
http://www.aaamidatlantic.com/automotive/aaadriving/newjersey.asp\?pg=ads
The next step in driver training... The Advanced Driving Program is a 6-
to 8- hour hands-on program designed to help drivers develop defensive
driving skills by exposing them to various emergency situations in a safe
environment. The program is geared toward the new/young driver, however all
drivers will benefit from the experience gained from this program. Students
practice and develop good driving skills while learning their own
limitations and the limitations of their vehicle.
Defensive Driving for all:
http://www.smith-system.com/