Two teens stand together holding a sign promoting seat belt use, with text stating most teen drivers wear their seat belt, from a 2024 Texas safety report.

YTS Report Reinforces the Positive for National Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week, scheduled for Oct. 20–26, 2024, is an initiative dedicated to educating parents and teen drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and other critical risk factors. Vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death for youth under 25 in Texas and the U.S., and young drivers have a higher crash rate than older, more experienced drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The goal of this week is to raise awareness of the challenges teens face behind the wheel, but also highlight the positive behaviors of our youngest road users.   

A graphic with blue and green gradient blocks reads The Netty Awards. An Official Netty Winner 2023 in bold, modern text.

You in the Driver Seat Mobile App Wins Prestigious Netty Award for Best Travel App

The Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) program at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is delighted to announce its recognition in the Travel category at the Netty Awards, one of the digital age’s most esteemed accolades. The program’s exceptional work on the You in the Driver Seat (YDS) Mobile App has earned them this prestigious award.