SPONSORED BY:
Clare-Gladwin Career
Center (Criminal Justice), Mid Michigan Community College, MidMichigan Health,
Clare County Sheriff's Department, Clare County Prosecutor's Office, and Clare
City Police Department
Clare-Gladwin
Career Center is
offering a drunk and distracted driving education program. The Arrive Alive
Tour® from UNITE will visit:
Hosted at Mid Michigan Community
College
1375 S. Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
Inside MTEC
Building
Wednesday, February 11th,
2015
8:30 AM – 2:30
PM
UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour®
program uses a high-tech simulator, impact video, and a number of other
resources to educate the public about the dangers of drunk driving and texting
while driving. The simulator allows students to experience the potential
consequences of drunk and distracted driving in a controlled
environment.
One
of the most commonly recognized driving distractions is cell phone use. About 89
percent of all Americans have a cell phone, according to CTIA – The Wireless
Association. Drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of
distraction-related fatal crashes according to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration. Their lack of driving experience can contribute to
critical misjudgments if they become distracted. Not surprisingly, they text
more than any other age group, and the number of young drivers who text is only
increasing.
UNITE brings health and wellness programs to high school and college campuses across the nation. Its programs are designed to heighten awareness to the dangers and consequences of drunk and distracted driving. These events have a powerful impact on students to reinforce the subjects that schools and parents teach them daily. If you have any questions or for more information, please call Patrick DeGrasse at 888-436-3394.
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