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Tag Archives: teen drivers
Sticky accelerator pedal or driver error in wharf mishap?
Dear Street Smarts, Q: While I do not know what took place when that student driver went off the wharf yesterday, the story about it makes me think it was another case of ‘Brain vs Foot.’ There is no way … Continue reading
Posted in Santa Cruz, teen drivers, teens, Uncategorized
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Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents talk to your teen drivers about safe driving practices
AAA is urging parents to talk to their teen drivers about risky driving, particularly among 16 and 17 year olds. Researched released as part of Teen Driver Safety Week shows that, in general, the prevalence of risky behavior grew for … Continue reading
Posted in AAA, Driver safety, teen drivers, teens, Traffic collisions, Uncategorized
Tagged AAA, collisions, teen drivers, teens, traffic crashes
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Distracted driving, cell phone use behind the wheel means less brain power for driving
Recently, Street Smarts received a letter from a reader who wanted to spread the word about the dangers of tailgating and, more specifically, driving while texting and/or talking on cell phones – even while using hands-free capabilities. You see, she … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, distracted drivers, driver education, Driver safety, inattentive drivers, Intersection, Office of Traffic Safety, Public safety, Red light runners, Senior drivers, tailgating, teen drivers, texting, Traffic collisions, traffic laws, traffic light, traffic safety, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged cell phones, distracted driving, driver education, Driver safety, OTS, Senior drivers, tailgating, teen drivers, traffic safety
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Two driving courses aim to help young and young at heart navigate roads safely
Driving information courses abound in Santa Cruz for new and experienced motorists seeking knowledge about the challenges their age group faces while behind the wheel. The AARP is offering its senior driver course 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 and Friday, … Continue reading
Posted in AARP, CHP, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, teen drivers, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged AARP, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Senior drivers, teen drivers, transportation
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Cold, wet weather holding up Highway 17 drainage improvement project
Dear Street Smarts, Q: It seems like the work being done on Highway 17 (Santa Clara County) is at a standstill. There has been no visible work done on the north side center divide or road surface for a month … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bike lanes, bike path, Caltrans, CHP, cycling, driver education, emergency vehicles, police, Scotts Valley Police, teen drivers, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, Caltrans, CHP, driver education, emergency vehicles, police, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police Department, teen drivers
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Adults often use kids as excuse to beat speeding ticket, nanny blog says
Drivers come up with the darndest things to tell a police officer in the hopes of averting a speeding ticket. When I lived in Arizona in the late 90s, I was on my way from from work late one night … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, Capitola Police, child passenger safety, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, speed, teen drivers, teens, traffic citation, traffic ticket, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitola, Capitola Police, child passengers, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, speed, teen drivers, teens, traffic ticket
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Educating officers to crack down on drugged drivers
Drug detection experts are coming to a DUI checkpoint near you. This, as the number of drugged drivers on the road climbs, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety. Earlier this week, the agency reported 30 percent of drivers … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, Capitola Police, CHP, Driving impaired, DUI, NHTSA, Office of Traffic Safety, teen drivers, teens, Uncategorized
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Start Smart on Oct. 20
Parents and their teenage drivers are invited to the CHP’s Oct. 20 Start Smart program. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. The 6 p.m. course seeks to provide families with tools they need to … Continue reading
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Start Smart Tuesday
The CHP’s Aptos office will host this month’s edition of Start Smart at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Santa Cruz Police Department’s Community Room, at 155 Center St., Santa Cruz. Start Smart is a free driver safety education … Continue reading
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Hitting the dislike button of your teen’s driving school
If you’re not liking the vibe you’re getting from your teenager’s driving school or coach, there’s something you can do about it. Ask George, the DMV’s weekly transportation column, reports that parents who feel the driving school they chose for … Continue reading
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