Do you ever speed, get frustrated with other drivers, fail to use your safety belt, feel tired, or talk on your cell phone?  If you have ever driven under any of these conditions, you might not be driving as safe and smart as you think.

Your university and the Missouri Department of Transportation are driven to help Missouri’s college students drive safe and drive smart.

About Drive Safe. Drive Smart.
As the coalition dedicated to college student health and safety in Missouri, Partners in Prevention has partnered with the Missouri Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Division to provide the statewide Drive Safe. Drive Smart. Campaign.

We know that most college students in Missouri are making healthy and safe choices when it comes to driving, alcohol and drugs, smoking and other health and safety issues. However, our coalition still sees the importance in spreading the word about how Missouri college students can drive safe and smart.

The campaign includes an educational campaign geared toward Missouri college students, and activities on the twelve Partners in Prevention campuses. The campaign, which will run throughout the year, will kick-off with an educational blitz in September.

Campuses in Missouri that are not included in the twelve PIP campuses may also order campaign materials by e-mailing the Drive Safe. Drive Smart. Coordinator, Jessica Schlosser, with your request at SchlosserJ@missouri.edu.

Sources:
Missouri Department of Transportation and the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Seatbelt use: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Partners in Prevention
Drowsy Driving: National Sleep Foundation and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Speed: National Safety Council
Distracted driving: ADAM campaign (need sources) and National Safety Council
Drinking and Driving: National Highway Traffic Safety Information, the National Safety Council, and Partners in Prevention
Crash Safety: The Texas Department of Transportation and the Automobile Association of America.