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CARBONDALE, IL-March 20, 2008 - Teen drivers make up only 7 percent of the driving population in Illinois, but these young drivers are involved in 20 percent of the state's motor vehicle crash fatalities. In 2006, 151 of the 1,254 people who died on Illinois roadways were teenagers.
Operation Teen Safe Drving is a state government program supported by the Allstate Foundation in partnership with the Ford Fund. It is designed to help Illinois high schools implement local teen-led safe driving campaigns to decrease the number of fatalities and crashes involving teenagers in Illinois. More than 220 high schools submitted applications and after a thorough selection process, 104 schools have been chosen to receive funding to implement their programs. "Students at these schools went above and beyond in coming up with ways to educate their peers about safe driving and we look forward to seeing these schools move forward with their plans," said Governor Rod Blagojevich. "Illinois leads the nation in putting touch new laws in place designed to save the lives of teen drivers, and now our teens are getting personally involved in these efforts. "I'm truly honored to be part of such a meaningful effort that will make a huge difference in our community," House added. "It's critical for young drivers to understand the responsibilities they inherit each time they get behind the wheel. I feel that the combined efforts of our school and community will help save young lives." Jim and Debbie will now be working with these high schools on an upcoming safe driving program for teens.
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