Of all Oklahoma drivers who were distracted in crashes, 30% of ALL distracted drivers were on rural roads, and 28% of TEEN distracted drivers were on rural roads.
From 2012-2021, there have been:
79,670 total crashes caused by distracted driving on Oklahoma roads
414 people killed in Oklahoma crashes caused by distracted driving
71% of those persons killed were not the distracted driver, but were other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
7% of all teen motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities in 2022 involved distracted driving. -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Remind students in your school every day by
To complete this activity:
Place the corrugated Oklahoma Challenge Signs in or around the student parking lot - putting them where students can read them on their way out of the school (and to the parking lot) are excellent locations.
If your school does not have these signs, request them by contacting info@oklahomachallenge.org or print your own copies of Eyes, Hands, Minds on posters. (Posters also found on Printable Resources page of our website.
Take photo(s) of students with signs to demonstrate their role in creating awareness (ex: students posing next to/under the sign).
The signs must be included in the photo with students to be approved.
Signs should remain in place for a minimum of one week. Please indicate which week in the submission description.
Suggested companion activities to enhance impact (and earn more points!):
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs on bulletin boards (see Bulletin Board Challenge) or hallways.
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs and display on bathroom mirrors (see Bathroom News).
Point Value: 200
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
Contact Information:
Email: info@oklahomachallenge.org
Organization: Educational Alternatives - Oklahoma Challenge
Organization Website: https://oklahomachallenge.org
Of all Oklahoma drivers who were distracted in crashes, 30% of ALL distracted drivers were on rural roads, and 28% of TEEN distracted drivers were on rural roads.
From 2012-2021, there have been:
79,670 total crashes caused by distracted driving on Oklahoma roads
414 people killed in Oklahoma crashes caused by distracted driving
71% of those persons killed were not the distracted driver, but were other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
7% of all teen motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities in 2022 involved distracted driving. -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Remind students in your school every day by
To complete this activity:
Place the corrugated Oklahoma Challenge Signs in or around the student parking lot - putting them where students can read them on their way out of the school (and to the parking lot) are excellent locations.
If your school does not have these signs, request them by contacting info@oklahomachallenge.org or print your own copies of Eyes, Hands, Minds on posters. (Posters also found on Printable Resources page of our website.
Take photo(s) of students with signs to demonstrate their role in creating awareness (ex: students posing next to/under the sign).
The signs must be included in the photo with students to be approved.
Signs should remain in place for a minimum of one week. Please indicate which week in the submission description.
Suggested companion activities to enhance impact (and earn more points!):
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs on bulletin boards (see Bulletin Board Challenge) or hallways.
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs and display on bathroom mirrors (see Bathroom News).
Point Value: 200
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
Contact Information:
Email: info@oklahomachallenge.org
Organization: Educational Alternatives - Oklahoma Challenge
Organization Website: https://oklahomachallenge.org
