FACTS
Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS) is anational
peer education program through which students strive to save lives
educating adults and youth about traffic safety and supporting
enforcement of local rules and regulations regarding community traffic
safety.
Through
FACTS, FCCLA members create projects that strive to save lives through
sober driving, seat belt use, safe driving habits, becoming the
spokesperson for their safety, and bridging the gap between youth and
adults to understand the importance of driver education and
safety.Traffic safety is a family affair.Children first learn basic
safety skills and attitudes in families.Crashes deeply affect
families.FCCLA members can help families emphasize safety and avoid
related concerns.FACTS
is a program that can excite students about learning, sharpen their
critical thinking skills, and provide many opportunities for hands-on,
student-directed lessons.By coordinating the FACTS peer education
efforts with efforts through academic learning, projects can be service
learning opportunities for FCCLA leaders.
FACTS Units:
- Think SMART— Promote attitudes and provide events that keep youth from driving when under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
- Buckle UP— Promote the benefits and safe use of seat belts, child safety seats, booster seats, and air bags.
- Arrive Alive— Promote safe driving habits, especially for less-experienced drivers.
- Speak Up— Promotethe empowerment of teens to speak up for their safety.
- Bridge the Gap— Promote conversation and training for parents of teens as they work together to enhance traffic safety.