First Impact Traffic Safety Parent Program at Lindbergh High School

LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL - LibraryParents, You and your teens are invited to attend! First Impact is a 90 – minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s GDL law. The goal of First Impact is to reduce new driver crashes, resulting injuries and fatalities, by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law. Objectives of the program are to increase: Awareness of teen driving risks Understanding of Missouri’s GDL law GDL monitoring and enforcement at home Importance of being a positive role model First Impact provides the tools parents need to monitor, coach and support their new teen driver. First Impact features a video and discussion to promote the importance of parents and teens working together to reduce teen crashes, injuries and fatalities. Ensuring parents understand the risks and responsibilities associated with driving is essential in preventing teen driving tragedies. The program is delivered by trained Facilitators and Law Enforcement Officers who coach parents by presenting key facts and proven strategies to help parents lower their teens’ crash risk by utilizing the Missouri GDL law. The statewide program is available free of charge. Speakers: Allyn Workman, Driver Education Instructor Carol Hoormann, Driver Education Instructor