Please wear your seat belt, even when Mom and Dad are no longer in the car with you.
Connecticut Highway Safety
September 21 at 11:48 AM ·
Nearly 60% of 18-34 year olds killed in crashes weren't buckled up. Saving your life can be as easy as buckling up. (NHTSA) #CTDOT #BuckleUpConnecticut
Connecticut Highway Safety
September 11 at 12:11 PM ·
Unbuckled passengers have an increased risk of being hurt or killed in a crash by 40 percent. (NHTSA) #CTDOT #BuckleUpConnecticut
Connecticut Highway Safety
September 9 at 11:46 AM ·
It doesn't matter how far you are traveling, always remember to #BuckleUpConnecticut. Every Trip. Every Time. #CTDOT
Teen class schedule for remote online classes.
Connecticut Highway Safety
August 17 at 3:15 PM ·
Now that restaurants and businesses are opening back up, there are more people on the road. Remember, the best way to keep the roads and highways safe for all is committing to driving phone-free. #CT #CTDOT
August teen class schedule Live on Zoom.
Here is the corrected version of the October online class schedule.
Connecticut Highway Safety
October 24 at 5:07 PM ·
An estimated 88,000 teen passenger vehicle drivers were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2018. (NHTSA) Make sure your teen driver is following the #RulesForTheRoad before they get behind the wheel. #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #CTDOT
Connecticut Highway Safety
October 22 at 1:51 PM ·
Talk to your teen about safe driving. Set the rules. Share the rules. Enforce the rules. #RulesForTheRoad #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #CTDOT
Connecticut Highway Safety
October 20 at 12:11 PM ·
Seeing your teen behind the wheel can be scary. Before they drive off, make sure you've established the #RulesForTheRoad to keep them safe. #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #CTDOT
Connecticut Highway Safety
October 18 at 10:08 AM ·
"Text me when you get there, not while your driving." Make it clear to your teen they should never use the phone while in the driver's seat. Parents, you're in control and you make the rules. #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #CTDOT
Connecticut Highway Safety
November 19 at 1:14 PM ·
Late fall is the time of year when you have the greatest risk of hitting a deer in CT. Last year, a total of 423 deer crashes occurred between October and December, the equivalent to one crash every six hours. (UConn Crash Data Repository) Maintain proper speed so you have time to respond, and always scan the road ahead. #CTDOT #SteerClearOfDeer
Connecticut Highway Safety
November 14 at 9:05 AM ·
It's #NationalSeatBeltDay! Whether you're a driver or a passenger, always remember to buckle up. Every Trip. Every Time. #CTDOT #BuckleUpConnecticut
November Teen Class Schedule.
February Zoom schedule.
Connecticut Highway Safety
January 28 at 4:05 PM ·
Did you know you have a 99.8% chance of surviving hangliding but only a 50% chance of surviving a crash without a seatbelt? #BuckleUpConnecticut #CTDOT
Connecticut Highway Safety
January 18 at 11:14 AM ·
You have more influence on your teen than you think. Be a good example and get involved in their driving habits from the beginning. Learn More: https://bit.ly/2BJbXoQ #CTDOT #TeenDriving #BuckleUpConnecticut
Teen Zoom schedule for January 2021.
Connecticut Highway Safety
December 6, 2020 at 9:55 AM ·
NHTSA reported that during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods in 2018 alone, there were more drunk-driving-related fatalities (285) than during any other holiday period that year. #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver #CTDOT
Teen online Zoom class schedule.
