Jake Nelson, MPH, MPPDirector, Traffic Safety Advocacy AAA National OfficeWashington, DC

November 2017

AAA to Z:Teen Driver Safety Summit

Distracted & Impaired Driving

SubstanceImpairedDriving

Drugged Driving: Roadside Surveys

Tested Positive for Some Drug Tested Positive for Illicit Drugs

25%30%

Alcohol Use Illicit Drug Use

Source: 2014 NHTSA National Roadside Survey

8à17%

The United States is OF THE WORLD’s POPULATION5

%& 75%CONSUMESOF THE WORLD’S PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Source: NSDUH 2011

6.4 MILLION PEOPLEhave used them non-medically in the past month

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Source: NSDUH 2016

Brochure: www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/UCM163779.pdf

Jake Nelson, MPH, MPPDirector, Traffic Safety Advocacy AAA National OfficeWashington, DC

November 2017

AAA to Z:Teen Driver Safety Summit

Drowsy Driving, ADHD & Driver Anxiety

Asleep at the Wheel

Travel when normally awake

Rest every two hours/100 miles

Avoid heavy foods

Avoid CNS depressants

Naps aren’t just for babies!

Life Hacks for the Drowsy Driver

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD

Teen Drivers+

36% greater chance of a crash as compared to other newly licensed teens

Source: CHOP, June 2017

StrategiesPreset radio stations of playlist

Keep volume low

Drive without teen passengers

Drive free of smartphone/infotainment use

Avoid eating/drinking while behind the wheel

If prescribed, stick to medication

More gradual learning to drive process

Specialized driver training courses

Driver Anxiety & Peer Pressure

StrategiesBe patient with yourself

Baby steps, but move forward

Take advantage of parent coaching

Blame your parents

Dodge the situation.

Free ride deal with your parents

Thank You!

Jake Nelson