Who We Are
 

The ART of Driving® is an educational awareness program for teen drivers and their parents. The program was founded by Robin Thompson in memory of her daughter, Ashley Renee. Ashley lost her life in a single vehicle crash on June 10, 2003, at the age of sixteen.

Motor Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for the age group 15-20 (NHTSA). Every year approximately 6,000 teens die on our nation’s highways and another 300,000 suffer severe injuries and lifelong disabilities. The National Safety Council sees the issue as a national health crisis, so should every teen and parent.

What We Do
 

The mission of The ART of Driving® is two-fold: First, to increase awareness among teens and parents of the unique risks faced by young drivers and to impress upon them the need for improved training, increase supervised time behind-the-wheel and increased parental involvement; Second, to advocate for improvements in driver education for our youth.

In addition, The ART of Driving® works to change the mind set of teens and their parents that tragedies like this “won’t happen to me.”

Speaking Engagements
One way that The ART ofDriving® spreads its message is though presentations. These can be ar-ranged for schools, youth groups, churches and civic organizations.The use of video, power point and discussions with a Q&A period allhelp to make a lasting impression. Together we can change the fact that 6,000 teens die every year in automobile crashes.

Our Programs
 

The Teen Training Program
So, you have the keys to the car... freedom, no more asking your parents for a ride or taking the dreaded school bus. You can even offer your friends a ride; how cool is that? How good of a driver are you? You must be good...you passed the driving test, they didn’t even make you parallel park. You’re responsible; you know what you’re doing. Plus, it won’t happen to you...

Parent Involvement
Facts for Parents
The First 6 months after licensure is the most dangerous time for a novice driver.

Inexperience is the leading cause of teendriving fatalities.

Only 30% of teen driving fatalities were due to alcohol; A common misconcepion with parents who believe it to be a major cause.

You Can Make A
Difference

Start A Teen Task Force
Take the initiative and start an ART of Driving® Teen Task Force at your school or youth group. We provide information which will assist teens, parents and teachers/leaders to ignite the spark. It only takes one person telling another person to get the enthusiasm going; one student, one teacher, one parent at a time.

Click here for more information on starting a Teen Task Force.

Sign the Teen-Parent
Driving Contract

Take the ART of Driving® Pledge