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Street Safe Teens: May a Dangerous Month for Teen Drivers
Last Updated: 6:21 PM 05/15/12 - Experts say the month of me is the most dangerous month for teenagers to be on the road driving.
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Safe Teen Drivers: X THA TXT Campaign
Last Updated: 9:31 AM 04/10/12 - April is National Distracted Driver Awareness month, and members of one area law firm are doing their part to bring local attention to the problem. Representatives with MichieHamlett will be traveling to area schools to discuss the dangers of distracted driving.
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Street Safe Teens: Text Disabling Apps
Last Updated: 1:50 PM 04/05/12 - It causes 28 percent of car crashes nationwide and is more of a problem for today's teens than drinking and driving. Although texting and driving is only a secondary offense in the state of Virginia, there are new applications you can download to disable the service.
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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
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.
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Street Safe Teens: Lights, Camera, Action
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.
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Street Safe Teens: Risky Business
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.
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Street Safe Teens: New Music Video
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.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Driving Classes
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.
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Street Safe Teens: School Bus Safety
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.
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Crash-Proofing Your Teen Driver
Last Updated: 12:12 PM 07/12/11 - The doors to Volvo of Charlottesville will open Tuesday evening for parents of teen drivers who are eager to take steps towards educating their children.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Tickets and Fender Benders
Last Updated: 8:01 PM 06/13/11 - It can be frustrating to find yourself in a fender bender or facing a speeding ticket. For this week's segment of Safe Teen Drivers, CBS19's Bailey Disselkoen talks to a Charlottesville lawyer about what to do, so you don't make the situation worse.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Keeping Your Gas Tank and Your Wallet Full
Last Updated: 9:21 AM 05/10/11 - The high cost of gas has many people concerned, especially teenage drivers. For this week's segment of Safe Teen Drivers, CBS19's Bailey Disselkoen looks at how to save gas no matter how old you are.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Traffic Stops
Last Updated: 9:33 AM 04/12/11 - In the past three months, there have been two separate incidents of phony cops making traffic stops in Louisa County and another incident in Albemarle County. For this segment of Safe Teen Driver, CBS19's Bailey Disselkoen explains how to stay safe in any situation.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Virginia Ranks Low in Safe Road Survey
Last Updated: 9:56 AM 03/15/11 - US News and World Report recently ranked all states based on their driving laws and road conditions for teen drivers, Virginia ranked 33.
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Safe Teen Drivers: New Study Helps Everyone Get Behind the Wheel
Last Updated: 9:27 PM 02/14/11 - A new study at the University of Virginia, will be determining if a driving simulator can enhance the learning-to-drive experience for teen's diagnosed with autism or Asperger's syndrome.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Gadgets and Gizmos
Last Updated: 1:31 PM 02/07/11 - Technology for cars has come a long way from 8-tracks and simple radios. Today's teens have all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that allow them to play their tunes as they hit the road.
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Safe Teen Drivers: Driving in the Snow
Last Updated: 7:23 PM 12/13/10 - Driving in the snow can be difficult no matter how much experience you have, however it is especially hard for new drivers. This installment of Safe Teen Drivers highlights what new drivers need to know to stay out of the ditch.
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Street Smart Teens: Driving in the Dark
Last Updated: 7:31 PM 11/08/10 - When driving during the nighttime, motorists encounter several more dangers than when driving during the daytime. Officials say young drivers, who do not have a lot of experience, need to understand the risks of the road.
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Texting and Driving: A Dangerous Concern for New Drivers
Last Updated: 8:52 AM 10/12/10 - At Albemarle High School's Driver Education Program, new drivers learn about many driving hazards, including texting and driving.
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Fluco Students Attend Driver Safety Nights Before Getting Behind the Wheel
Last Updated: 8:47 AM 09/30/10 - With school back in session, a new effort between police and educators is underway at Fluvanna County High School to keep teenage drivers safe.
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