Drive Smart Challenge for Teens

The Central CT Health District along with CT Children’s Medical Center’s Teen Driving Partnership (a sub-group of the national group Injury Free Coalition for Kids) received $2,250 from State Farm Insurance to implement the Drive Smart Challenge in two district High Schools.  Newington High School and Wethersfield High School will be participating in this project from January 2009-June 2009.

The Drive Smart Challenge is a program designed to increase seat belt use by high school students.  Student groups such as SADD Chapters or Student Councils participate in the Challenge by conducting Seat Belt Checks and a variety of activities to promote seat belt use by students.

By participating in the Challenge, the two high schools will win a cash prize of $300 to put towards a graduation party or a career seminar.  Other giveaways and prizes for participating students will also be given.  There will be a final ceremony awarding each student a certificate of completion.