Scholarship: Benjamin Francis Memorial Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
To Participate: From 2007 to 2016, fatalities of young drivers (15-20 years old) have declined by nearly 40%. Despite that large reduction, overall, young drivers are still overrepresented in motor vehicle crashes.
“Everyone’s at Risk 2018” AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Research Brief
Reflect on the above quote and craft a 500-word essay to answer the following question: Is distracted driving to blame for the high rate of young driver motor vehicle accidents? Discuss any steps you have taken to reduce your own distracted driving or to bring awareness to the problem of distracted driving.
Prize Amount: $1000
Requirements: Graduating seniors and students enrolled in school by the Fall 2020 semester.
Notification Date: June 15th, 2020
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