October 22, 2024 - Carlisle, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), launched a new, statewide training program to improve new driver safety and roadway worker protection. The launch took place at Carlisle High School to highlight teen driver safety during National Teen Driver Safety Week.Pennsylvania's New Driver Work Zone Safety Program is a training project that uses engaging videos, infographics, knowledge checks, and powerful testimonials to teach new drivers work zone laws, signage and key facts, in addition to offering real-life scenarios to enhance understanding. This new program launched during National Teen Driver Safety Week, an annual observance aimed at educating safe driving among teens, and all new drivers in the commonwealth."PennDOT wants you to be safe whether you're working on our roadways or driving on them, and we take many precautions to keep work zones safe for everyone," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "We're always looking for ways to improve safety on our roadways, for drivers of all ages and experience levels. That's why we were proud to partner with the PA Turnpike on this program."Speaker list:Justin Kretzing, Driver Education Teacher, Carlisle High SchoolKara Templeton, Deputy Secretary for Driver & Vehicle ServicesCraig Shuey, Chief Operating Officer, PA TurnpikeDr. Khalid Mumin, Secretary, Dept. of Education
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