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University of Alabama driving simulator is centerpiece of research on human behavior and driving.

At the Translational Research Injury Prevention (TRIP) laboratory at the University of Alabama, a research participant opens the door of a Mercedes GLE 63S AMG and slides onto crimson leather seats. She buckles her seatbelt, starts the car, and then goes exactly nowhere.

The car, donated to The University of Alabama by Mercedes-Benz earlier this…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation is encouraging parents to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits during Teen Driver Safety Week.

This is National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26, 2024), and the Alabama Department of Transportation is encouraging parents to take the opportunity to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for 15-20-year-olds. In 2022, there were 80 fatal crashes in Alabama involving drivers ages…

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Since 2014, the UrKeys2Drv (Your Keys to Drive) Teen Driving Safety Summit has provided an interactive and impactful learning experience for young drivers across Alabama. This summit brings together hundreds of junior high and high school students from each region of Alabama for a day of learning, interacting and understanding the responsibilities of driving. The…

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August is the peak of road construction season for the Alabama Department of Transportation. Night and day, road crews are working alongside traffic, which makes it even more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention.

Women and men are putting their lives on the line to make Alabama roads safer and to build…

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As high school football season kicks off in Alabama, Drive Safe Alabama is partnering with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to promote safe driving messages to thousands of fans statewide. This partnership is a key component to Drive Safe Alabama’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities by encouraging safe driving behaviors.

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Last week, the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Department of Education joined forces at the Driver Education Summer Conference in Gulf Shores to promote safer driving among the state’s youth. The event served as a platform for ALDOT to speak to driver education teachers about their role in teaching young drivers the importance…

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May is Youth Traffic Safety Month

As temperatures rise and the school year ends, May marks National Youth Traffic Safety Month. It is a crucial time to raise awareness about road and driving safety for young drivers. Teenagers are at a higher risk on the road and traffic crashes are a leading cause of death…

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