RESOURCES
USEFUL WEBSITES AND LINKS

Changes in Washington State ID as of July 1 2018
https://www.dol.wa.gov/about/real-id-overview.html

Innovation in Action Cooperative Automated Transportation (CAT)
WSDOT’s efforts to prepare for connected and automated vehicles

Zone Control Awareness - eCoach FREE  ​Exciting Interactive Activities for Teen Awareness -- It's FREE!​  You can assign teens to perform a set of activities, such as these, spaced out over a period of one or two weeks to provide adequate practice while the teen is a pedestrian or a co-driver.

Contact for Technical Support at DOL Starting on September 4, 2018, you can call (360)664-9690 or email DRIVESEService@dol.wa.gov for technical support. This direct line to the Department of Licensing (DOL) Command Center will be fully equipped with support agents to assist you with any technical difficulties you might experience. 
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​Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

An interactive map of WA with teen crash & fatality rates.  From Davis Law Group-Injury Attorney.

The DOL Practice test can be taken at www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/practicetest.html 

Books offered by the Davis Law Group

 Here is the link from the Davis Law Group to where teachers can order free copies of the booklet to distribute to parents: https://www.injurytriallawyer.com/reports/bulk-order-teen-drivers-and-the-law-what-parents-need-to-know-about-legal-financial-liability.cfm

​Or if you all want to add a link to the electronic copy of the Teen Drivers & The Law report here it is: https://www.injurytriallawyer.com/library/Teen_Drivers_- The_Law_What_Every_Parent_in_Washington_State_Needs_To_Know_About_Parental_Legal_and_Financial_Liab

Our newest addition to the resource page is http://dmv-permit-test.com/  this seems to be a good resource for both you as instructors and your students.

Here is the link from Davis Law Group to where teachers can order free copies of the booklet to distribute to parents: https://www.injurytriallawyer.com/reports/bulk-order-teen-drivers-and-the-law-what-parents-need-to-know-about-legal-financial-liability.cfm
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Here is a new one on Technology and Teen Driving  http://www.verizoninternet.com/bookmark/tech-and-teen-driving/
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A couple of great sites for Senior Citizens can be found at The Definitive List of Driving Safety Resources For Senior Drivers  for more see our Senior Driving page
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Car Insurance Guide for New Drivers and their Parents
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Crashes, Car Insurance and Beyond - The high toll of distracted driving
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​Drowsy Driving is as Dangerous as Driving Drunk  so why aren't more people talking about the problem
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AAA Exchange ..........Teen Driver Safety
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​Teen Driver Source ........... Videos, Driving plans, Practice Guides and much more from Children's Hospital of PA   

​A local (Olympia) teen sharing the story about her brother and speeding.
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Distracted Drivers Feel Addicted to Technology Behind the Wheel
There is a very disturbing reason we feel the need to use our phones when we’re behind the wheel – we have become so addicted to technology that we depend on it even when we know it’s dangerous to do so.

Distracted Driving: Preventable and Deadly
This resource provides not only the alarming statistics of how frequently we drive while we’re preoccupied, but also offers suggestions on how to put an end to this trend.

Hands-free Devices Distract Drivers for 27 Seconds After Use
Although those of us who enable hands-free devices in our vehicles have the best intentions, these gadgets don’t make us immune to being distracted and putting ourselves and others in harm’s way.
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Road Rules for Little Passengers
Our little ones can be a source of distraction while driving if we don’t exercise extreme caution while they’re in the car. Help to ensure that your kids travel safely with these important tips.

How to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car
I frequently travel with my dog in the front seat. I never realized how this is not only an unsafe practice for my dog, but is also a constant source of distraction for me even on quick trips!

Distracted Driving Awareness Month
This deadly issue has become so prevalent that the National Safety Council has named April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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​MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS) ...........Reports and Red Ribbons
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WSDOT..............Washington State Department of Transportation Smarter Highways
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UNDER YOUR INFLUENCE..................Parent Connection
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NHTSA ..............National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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DOL...............Teens - Steps to getting your first license
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AAA KEYS TO DRIVE ..................The AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety
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​DOL...............Continuing Professional Development Training
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ADTSEA...............American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

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