Act Out Loud – Vallivue High School

Over the weekend, I got a chance to stop by Vallivue High School in Caldwell for their Act Out Loud Event to encourage safe driving. I met a bunch of amazing people, including a few mothers whose kids were killed in car crashes.

They've decided to use their experience to educate teens on safe driving habits that could prevent a tragic accident.

WOW 104.3 wants to show our support for these families and their mission to help others. So, here are a few tips that you can use to be safe and 'Focus On The Drive.'

• Wear your seat belt - #buckleupforbobby #buckleupforkyle
• Obey the speed limit
• Drive appropriately (weather, road conditions)
• NEVER drink and drive
• Be ALERT, pay attention
• STOP at red lights and stop signs
• Look both ways
• Check blind spot
• Keep enough distance
• Take care of your car (have enough gas and keep it serviced properly)

Did you know

• Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-24 year olds? *
• In Idaho, there were 43 young adults 15 -24 killed in car crashes in 2009?**
• Only 29% of those 43, were wearing a seat belt.**

Alive At 25 is a survival course designed to prevent car crashes, the number one killer of young adults 14-24*. 

*National Safety Council

**Office of Highway Safety