How one mistake behind the wheel can change your life forever...

Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Injury is unpredictable and so

are its consequences.

It can affect who we are, the way we think, act

and feel.

It can change everything about us in a matter of

seconds…

What is Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain.

--Brain Injury Association

Motor vehicle

traffic crashes make up

20% of TBI cases

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause

of death for teens in the U.S.

Who is most at risk for TBI?

Males are about 1.5 times as likely as females to sustain a TBI

* Source – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Did you know…

Even bright, mature teenagers sometimes do irresponsible things

But it’s not entirely their fault

The brain doesn’t finish developing until the early 20’s 

The Frontal Lobe

It is used for:

decision making problem solving understanding

consequences of actions

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Speeding

Age 23

Addicted to speeding

Repeatedly warned by his mother to slow down

David

David RT 5:10

Tailgating

Age 18

Never took driver education

Licensed 1 month

Adora

Adora RT 4:37

Poor Time Management

Age 24

Never took driver ed

Road known for crashes

Weather conditions / rainy

Kelley

Kelley RT 4:22

Line of Sight / Path of Travel

Age 17

“Just” a passenger

Driver couldn’t see around curve

Driver was inattentive / talking

Amy

Amy’s RT 4:18

PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE KEY

EDUCATION!

Driver education is CRITICAL!  

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws have been proven effective at reducing teen crashes.

Driver education works better when it is coupled with GDL laws. •  

Don't drive like you own the road.

Drive like you own the car.  

Prevention: other vehicles

The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc.

REMEMBER… JST DRV!Keep your, HANDS on the wheel,EYES on the road, and yourMIND on driving.

“No Way Back” is FREE

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