Zero Fatalities Parent/Teen Nights

2023-24 Zero Fatalities Parent/Teen Nights

Zero Fatalities Parent/Teen Nights are live again!

1st Qtr: Monday, September 16th

3rd Qrt: TBD

7:00-8:00 pm in the RHS Auditorium

2nd Qtr: TBD

4th Qtr: TBD

7:00-8:00 pm in the Bingham HS Auditorium

Student must attend--Parent(s) are encouraged to attend. 

2024-25 Note: RHS & BHS combine for Parent/Teen Nights -- 1st/3rd quarter @ RHS, 2nd & 4th quarter @ BHS

Driver Education is one of the most important classes a student can take during their high school experience. The leading cause of teenage deaths in America is motor vehicle crashes. I believe the overwhelming majority of these crashes are preventable. It will take a united partnership between students, teachers, and parents to help eliminate these unnecessary crashes and deaths. 

The purpose of the Zero Fatalities Nights is to help our students and parents to successfully meet Standard 1.1 with Strand 1* of the current USOE Core Standards for Driver Education (see below). Research has clearly shown that when this happens, teenage drivers are more likely to exhibit safe driving behaviors.  Zero Fatalities Night has been the most productive method for facilitating this discussion. The Zero Fatalities presenters are professional and passionate about saving lives.  The positive reviews from parents and the revealing feedback from students shows that this is a critical component of our Driver Education program. While parents are not required to attend this presentation anymore, we encourage you to do so.  Thank you  for spending some of your valuable time to support your son or daughter and help him or her to begin a lifetime of safe, defensive driving.  

Please review the information below. This is discussed thoroughly multiple times in class, listed in the class disclosure, posted on the school website/classroom whiteboard/Canvas, and  in a flyer handed out in class. Thanks again for supporting your son or daughter and our community. 

• Currently enrolled Dr. Ed. students ARE required to attend and the time spent counts as part of your 27 hours of required class time.

• Parents are encouraged to attend. 

• The goal is 1) for parents and students to learn about the GDL program and the 5 deadly driving behaviors, and 2) have a meaningful discussion about these things and other important things related to driving. 

• Family members (and friends) are welcome to attend. Everyone who attends this powerful presentation will benefit. It is a valuable family experience. 

• If it is absolutely impossible for a student to make arrangements to attend, he or she must communicate well with the classroom teacher in advance of the presentation so that you can learn about the alternatives. 

STRAND 1:  PARENT OR GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT IN MODELING GOOD DRIVING HABITS

Parent or guardian involvement is a major part of the driver education process. Studies show that children who have higher parent or guardian involvement tend to be safer drivers and have fewer crashes over their lifetimes. The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws require the parent or guardian to become more involved in their teen driver's learning period Utah's GDL law was passed in 1999 and according to the Utah Department of Health, there has been a 62% decrease in the fatalities of teens ages 15-17. Educating parents or guardians on their involvement with their teen's driving safety and GDL laws is imperative to the success of the novice driver. 

Standard 1.1  Students will identify and understand the current GDL laws and provide evidence of a discussion about the laws with a parent or guardian.

Standard 1.2  Students will identify and understand the steps in obtaining an original Utah driver's license. 

Standard 1.3  Students will describe how emotional situations can lead to dangerous driving behaviors and provide evidence of a discussion with a parent or guardian.

Standard 1.4  Students will describe the responsibilities of owning and operating a vehicle. These responsibilities include environmental impact, especially air quality, financial and legal responsibility, and vehicle operation and maintenance. Provide evidence of a discussion with a parent or guardian.