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Driver Education: It Saves Lives, Reduces Crashes

The first six months after obtaining a driver license tend to be the most dangerous for teenage drivers across the nation, but Oregon's graduated driver licensing program has improved safety since it started in 2000. Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds. A national study shows teens who take formal driver training in Oregon have much lower crash rates. Yet only about a third of eligible Oregonians actually sign up for driving classes, saying they don't have the time, money or easy access to them. Oregon teens who took an approved ODOT driver education course have fewer crashes, traffic convictions and suspensions.

Find an ODOT-approved driver education course near you.

Events

DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference

The 2010 confererence will be held April 23-24 at The Riverhouse in Bend, Oregon. To view the agenda or register for the conference click on the link below.

Conference information

Judicial Conference

Register now for the 11th Annual Spring Judicial Education Conference to be held March 3-5, 2010. In its 11th Year, the Annual Spring Judicial Education Conference is designed to provide a variety of judicial topics such as: Judicial Ethics, Traffic Law, Administrative Law and Procedures and other legal education to Oregon Justice, Municipal and Circuit Court Judges. Court Administrators may also attend as space allows. Register Now, the conference fills up fast!

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TSAP Input Sessions

Tell us what you think! People interested in transportation safety issues are invited to share their thoughts and ideas with the Transportation Safety Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation at regional meetings across the state. This is one of the first steps the Division is taking as it begins the process of updating the Oregon Transportation Safety Action Plan. Check the TSAP web site for more information and a list of future sites.

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Current Topics

Oregon Traffic Fatalities

Year to Date as of 02/08/2010
2010: 17
2009: 38
Percent change: -55.3%

The Crash Analysis and Reporting (CAR) Unit provides motor vehicle crash data through multiple reports that can be found on their web site.

Crash Summary Reports

Driven to Distraction

Distracted driving is a problem that Oregon has been working on for many years. We've aired radio and television messages, outdoor ads, and more to raise awareness of the problems associated with distraction. Now, the Federal Government is taking an interest in distracted driving, and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has enlisted some pretty powerful media allies such as Oprah Winfrey to attack the problem. Follow the efforts on

www.distraction.gov

The Oregon Winter Driving Guide

Oregon's beautiful scenery is a year-round source of enjoyment. Driving in Oregon's winters, however, can be challenging. Follow the recommendations in the Oregon Winter Driving Guide so you arrive safely at your destination.

Oregon Winter Driving Guide

Road Conditions, Travel Information and Chain Laws

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