Later in the 1920s, AAA established a Traffic Safety department which published a safety education curriculum for teachers, drafted a safety responsibility bill, and pledged to continue an aggressive campaign for safety in both public and private schools.
AAA continues its support of safety initiatives for children with programs for bicycle, pedestrian – more... and Halloween safety, and by reminding motorists of the importance of being alert for children when school is in session. AAA distributes more than five million pieces of literature annually addressing these topics.
AAA's "Responsible Driving" textbook, first published in the 1930s as "Sportsmanlike Driving", has become the most widely used book in its field. AAA's instructional materials also are used in commercial driving schools and fleet driver training.
AAA's Driver Improvement Programs help enhance driving skills for mature operators over age 55, minor traffic offenders and fleet drivers. AAA Driver Instructor Training courses provide AAA driving instructors with quality courses to give them the necessary tools to properly train new and experienced drivers to develop, maintain or improve their driving ability.
More recently, "Teaching Your Teen to Drive," a new driver's education program, was introduced in 1996 and focuses on parent involvement in teen driving instruction. In addition, AAA created "Licensed to Learn," a novice driver initiative that supports more supervised hands-on training, driver education course standards and uniform instructor qualifications.
True to the organization's long history as an advocate for motorist's safety, AAA led a nationwide effort to pass graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws to ensure teens get the practice and guidance they need to become safe drivers. Data show these laws help reduce the number of teen driver crashes and save lives. Since 1997, AAA has helped enact GDL laws in nearly 40 states.
AAA also has been actively involved for more than 40 years in combating impaired driving. Special AAA educational programs have been used by thousands of communities and schools to educate students and the public on the seriousness of drinking and driving.
These initiatives promote nonalcoholic drinks at celebrations; educate students through curriculum units on alcohol; inform hosts about the ramifications of serving alcohol to their guests; provide free rides home to those too impaired to drive; and encourage the use of designated drivers.
In 1985, AAA launched a campaign to promote seat belt and child restraint use, and in 2001 supported legislation or regulations that would mandate the use of safety belts and approved child restraint systems by all occupants of passenger vehicles. In addition, AAA trains and certifies instructors in the proper use and installation of child safety seats. These instructors teach others and conduct public safety seat inspections. – less – More from ZoomInfo »
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