Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 14:04
On Teen Driver Safety Week, Shapiro Administration Highlights the Importance of Teen Driver Safety, Launches New Social Media Campaign for Teen Drivers
October 19, 2026 - Lewisberry, PA
On Teen Driver Safety Week, Shapiro Administration Highlights the Importance of Teen Driver Safety, Launches New Social Media Campaign for Teen Drivers
To mark Teen Driver Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Education (PDE), Insurance (PID), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) visited Red Land High School to highlight the importance of teaching teen driver safety and launch a new social media campaign featuring tips on vehicle maintenance and safety behind the wheel to prepare young drivers - and all drivers - to safely navigate different scenarios they may face before leaving home and while on the road.
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teenagers. In Pennsylvania from 2021 to 2025, there were 79,625 crashes involving at least one 16- to 19-year-old driver, resulting in 486 fatalities. 62 percent of those crashes involved a teen driver driving too fast for conditions (22,635 crashes), improper/careless turning (14,477), driver distraction (10,188), or driver inexperience (7,064).
"Driving is an exciting milestone in a young person's life, and also a huge responsibility," said PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary Larry Shifflet. "Parents and teachers can help set a good example by making safe driving choices themselves, and we're hopeful that these how-to videos will be a helpful resource to teens and their families."
Speakers Include:
WSSD Communications Director Bradon Long
PennDOT Executive Secretary Larry Shifflet
PSP Director of Communications Sergeant Logan Brouse
Department of Education Executive Deputy Secretary Angela F. Fitterer
Pennsylvania Deputy Insurance Commissioner David Buono
West Shore School District Assistant Superintendent Matt Gay
Craig Yetter, Deputy Press Officer, DVS
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