Driver & Passenger Safety

We provide information and educational outreach to teach Texans about the importance of driver and passenger safety. Our statewide resources and programs aim to educate people of all ages on the fundamentals of proper passenger safety, the dangers of driving and driving, safe installments of car seats and much more.

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Passenger Safety and KidSafe Initiatives

Passenger Safety and KidSafe Initiatives is a Texas Department of Transportation funded project that delivers statewide education on child passenger safety and safe driving practices.
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Driver & Passenger Safety

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

The Brazos Valley Injury Prevention Coalition & Statewide Initiatives is a safe communities coalition that supports health initiatives designed to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Program

The Watch UR BAC program, through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, teaches Texans about the dangers of alcohol and other drug misuses.

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Courses

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Part 3-Transporting Children Safely in Booster Seats is designed to provide child care staff with additional knowledge on the importance, correct selection, usage, and installation of booster seats. This course qualifies for 2 clock hours of credit and meets the requirements for 2 hours of transportation safety education.

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Transporting Children Safely in Child Care is designed to provide child care providers with basic knowledge on the correct selection, usage, and installation of child safety seats as well as guidelines for protecting children in and around vehicles.

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Part 2 – Transporting Children Safely in Child Care is designed to provide child care providers with additional knowledge on safe transportation including accountability during trips, correct selection, usage, and installation of child safety seats in vans and buses as well as passenger vehicles.

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  • Program

    The Watch UR BAC program, through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, teaches Texans about the dangers of alcohol and other drug misuses.

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