According to the Colorado Operation Lifesafer, there are 233,000 miles of railroad tracks in the United States. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in just 15 states, there were 248 highway-rail grade crossing fatalities in 2009. Clearly there was a need for greater awareness around railroads. In 1972, Idaho state leaders and the Union Pacific Railroad responded to the fast-growing numbers of deaths and injuries surround railroad crossings and tracks. Operation Lifesafer , a public education program, was born.

Here's a simple road sign quiz in pdf from Idaho which can be used in a Driver Education class. There are 50 pictures and pavement markings for the class to identify. Answers are at the end. The use of some of these signs will vary by state. For example, sign #50 is a caution sign which one might see in California. Sign #48. is a brown information sign indicating a boat docks ahead. The majority are what a driver would see in each state and, therefore, valuable to know. Can you score 100%?

This site offers safe driving simulations and instruction. It is designed as a continuing ed for teens after Driver Education and offers links, games, car care tips, eco-driving module, teacher's guide and a Driving Skills for LIfe tool kit.

Their struggles are unique to their age group which bridges childhood and adulthood. Besides sports, music, and hi-tech toys, what do you suppose makes teens happy? Most say that family and friends make them happiest.  So what can you, as a parent, do to provide support and encouragement?

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Teenagers are more likely than other age groups to be involved in motor vehicle crashes as both drivers and passengers. Motor vehicle injuries are by far the leading public health problem for young people 13-19 years old. Nationally, 1 out of 4 boys will be involved in an alcohol related traffic crash before the age of 18.