girl scouts of the colonial coastGetting your learner’s permit is an exciting time because you just can’t wait to get on the road! But what about some of the hidden dangers we may not think about when first starting out behind the wheel? We all know not to text and drive, but what other hidden dangers are there?
Girl Scout Ambassador Francesca earned her Gold Award, by completing her project titled, “Distracted Driving Awareness” to address this issue. Francesca was inspired to spread distracted driving awareness education after her community experienced a tragic car accident that resulted in the loss of young life. Francesca worked with the York County Sheriff’s Department to create a Girl Scout patch program that brings awareness to the importance of safety on the road.
She created a curriculum and patch program aimed at teenagers to educate new drivers about types of distractions on the road and the dangers and legal consequences of breaking the law. She also designed a patch and had 300 patches made to be given to Girl Scouts who complete her program!
“Teenagers often do not realize how dangerous being on the roads can be,” Francesca said. “There are many variables that affect new drivers, not only cell phones.”
Francesca’s patch program, aimed at teenagers, educates new drivers about types of distractions on the road and the dangers and legal consequences of breaking the law.
Francesca presented her program in front of the York County School Division as well as to local Girl Scouts. Francesca also created a website and petition to end distracted driving which received over 1000 signatures from her community and beyond.
Way to go, Francesca!
You can sign Francesca’s petition here- https://bit.ly/2YYO6v5
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| Gold Award Girl Scout Francesca |
