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Street Safe Teens: Proposed Legislation to Curb Dangerous Habits
Last Updated: 11:28 PM 02/13/12 - National studies show 28 percent of all crashes are caused by texting. Driving instructors argue new road rules are needed to keep teens safe, and in this week's segment of Street Safe Teens we highlight new legislation aimed at keeping new drivers safe.
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Street Safe Teens: Mastering New Roads
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Last Updated: 1:28 PM 01/23/12 - Friday, the new John Warner Parkway opened to traffic. The road brings more traffic to Melborne Road in front of Charlottesville High School. Charlottesville Police say area students need to be aware of the new traffic patterns and increase in cars. (Full Story)
Street Safe Teens: Lights, Camera, Action
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Last Updated: 9:23 AM 12/13/11 - Studies show texting and driving causes more car crashes than drinking and driving for teen drivers. A group of students from Albemarle High School's Drama Department decided to pick up a camera and do something about that. (Full Story)
Street Safe Teens: Risky Business
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Last Updated: 1:27 PM 01/23/12 - Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for teens nationwide. However, it is not because they are beginners, or because they lack experience it has to do with gravitational forces. (Full Story)
Street Safe Teens: New Music Video
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Last Updated: 9:26 AM 10/11/11 - Six years ago, Travis Tucker captivated fans on the stage of American Idol. Now the former finalist is singing a new tune with a powerful message for teen drivers. (Full Story)
Safe Teen Drivers: Driving Classes
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Last Updated: 10:01 PM 09/12/11 - As students head back to school this fall, many teen drivers will be hitting the road for the first time. Before they can get behind the wheel however, there are mandatory classes and requirements they need to meet. (Full Story)
Street Safe Teens: School Bus Safety
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Last Updated: 5:02 AM 08/09/11 - In Fluvanna County, school starts on Tuesday and soon all over the area the roads will be flooded with big yellow buses. For this week's segment of Street Safe Teens CBS19's Bailey Disselkoen highlights the ABC's of school bus safety. (Full Story)
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