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On Father`s Day, we celebrate the memories, moments, and connections that shape our lives.

In this special reflection, Steve shares stories of Mitchel`s love for hockey, the bond they built as father and son, and how Mitchel`s legacy continues to make an impact more than a decade later.

As Steve reminds us, none of us know how many holidays, games, conversations, or car rides we`ll get with the people we love. That`s why every moment matters.

Today, we`re thinking of all fathers, those celebrating with their children and those carrying their children in their hearts.

Happy Father`s Day. 💙

#JustDrive #EndDistractedDriving #FathersDay

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On Father's Day, we celebrate the memories, moments, and connections that shape our lives. In this special reflection, Steve shares stories of Mitchel's love for hockey, the bond they built as father and son, and how Mitchel's legacy continues to make an impact more than a decade later. As Steve reminds us, none of us know how many holidays, games, conversations, or car rides we'll get with the people we love. That's why every moment matters. Today, we're thinking of all fathers, those celebrating with their children and those carrying their children in their hearts. Happy Father's Day. 💙 #JustDrive #EndDistractedDriving #FathersDay

Student filmmaker Zoltan H. of Frederick V. Pankow Center High School, winner of the 2026 Courageous Persuaders Risks of Speeding Award presented by NRSF, created this powerful public service announcement, "The Deadline."

In the video, Zoltan explores how heightened emotions can influence decision-making behind the wheel and the serious consequences that can follow. Driving isn`t just about what`s happening on the road—it`s also about what`s happening in our minds. Emotions can affect our focus, reaction time, and the choices we make behind the wheel.

Congratulations to Zoltan H. on this outstanding achievement and impactful message.

#JustDrive #CourageousPersuaders #SafeDriving

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Student filmmaker Zoltan H. of Frederick V. Pankow Center High School, winner of the 2026 Courageous Persuaders Risks of Speeding Award presented by NRSF, created this powerful public service announcement, "The Deadline." In the video, Zoltan explores how heightened emotions can influence decision-making behind the wheel and the serious consequences that can follow. Driving isn't just about what's happening on the road—it's also about what's happening in our minds. Emotions can affect our focus, reaction time, and the choices we make behind the wheel. Congratulations to Zoltan H. on this outstanding achievement and impactful message. #JustDrive #CourageousPersuaders #SafeDriving

If you don`t know the driving laws, your teen won`t either.

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is one of the most effective tools we have to help reduce teen crashes because it gives teens the opportunity to gradually gain experience behind the wheel over time and in different driving conditions.

Many parents think of GDL as just a set of laws, but it`s also a framework for learning. Nighttime curfews, passenger restrictions, and phone bans are all designed to reduce risk while teens build confidence and experience on the road. Even if your state doesn`t require all of these protections, best practices still matter.

That means:
🚗 Limiting passengers
📵 Enforcing phone-free driving
🌙 Respecting nighttime driving limits
🌧️ Practicing together in different conditions like highways, rain, fog, or heavy traffic

The first time your teen experiences difficult driving conditions shouldn`t be when they`re alone. The goal is to coach, guide, and gradually prepare them for real-world situations while you`re still in the passenger seat.

The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the 100 Deadliest Days, brings more teens on the road and a significant increase in fatal crashes. But these crashes are preventable.

Take five minutes to look up your state`s teen driving laws at GHSA.org, then visit 100safestdaysofsummer.org for tools and tips to help keep your teen safe all summer long. ☀️

#100SafestDaysOfSummer #KieferFoundation #JustDrive #TeenDriverSafety

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If you don't know the driving laws, your teen won't either. Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is one of the most effective tools we have to help reduce teen crashes because it gives teens the opportunity to gradually gain experience behind the wheel over time and in different driving conditions. Many parents think of GDL as just a set of laws, but it's also a framework for learning. Nighttime curfews, passenger restrictions, and phone bans are all designed to reduce risk while teens build confidence and experience on the road. Even if your state doesn't require all of these protections, best practices still matter. That means: 🚗 Limiting passengers 📵 Enforcing phone-free driving 🌙 Respecting nighttime driving limits 🌧️ Practicing together in different conditions like highways, rain, fog, or heavy traffic The first time your teen experiences difficult driving conditions shouldn't be when they're alone. The goal is to coach, guide, and gradually prepare them for real-world situations while you're still in the passenger seat. The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the 100 Deadliest Days, brings more teens on the road and a significant increase in fatal crashes. But these crashes are preventable. Take five minutes to look up your state's teen driving laws at GHSA.org, then visit 100safestdaysofsummer.org for tools and tips to help keep your teen safe all summer long. ☀️ #100SafestDaysOfSummer #KieferFoundation #JustDrive #TeenDriverSafety

Distracted driving remains one of the most preventable threats on our roadways, and one moment of inattention can change lives forever.

Tune in to Michigan Matters as The Kiefer Foundation shares how education, technology, and personal responsibility can help create safer roads and prevent distracted driving crashes.

We`re grateful for the opportunity to continue this important conversation and raise awareness about the choices that keep drivers, passengers, and communities safe.

#KieferFoundation #JustDrive #MichiganMatters #SafeDriving

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Distracted driving remains one of the most preventable threats on our roadways, and one moment of inattention can change lives forever. Tune in to Michigan Matters as The Kiefer Foundation shares how education, technology, and personal responsibility can help create safer roads and prevent distracted driving crashes. We're grateful for the opportunity to continue this important conversation and raise awareness about the choices that keep drivers, passengers, and communities safe. #KieferFoundation #JustDrive #MichiganMatters #SafeDriving

Summer holds some of the best memories a kid can make. A happy moment, a yummy treat, a night to remember. Mitchel had so many of these, and he should have had so many more. Stay focused. Just drive.

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Summer holds some of the best memories a kid can make. A happy moment, a yummy treat, a night to remember. Mitchel had so many of these, and he should have had so many more. Stay focused. Just drive.

At least nine people die every day in the U.S. because of distracted driving. Every one of those crashes was preventable.

The Just Drive Simulator gives users a way to experience the real-world consequences of distracted driving without the real-world risk. Three immersive virtual reality scenarios, Daytime Highway, Nighttime Rural Road, and School Drop-Off, each designed to reflect real driving conditions where distraction quickly becomes dangerous.

Built for educators, prevention specialists, safety advocates, and anyone working to change behavior on our roads, the Just Drive Simulator turns awareness into action. It`s an experience designed to spark conversation, shift behavior, and ultimately save lives.

Learn more and bring it to your community: mkiefer.org/just-drive-simulator

#JustDrive #KieferFoundation #DistractedDriving #JustDriveSimulator

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At least nine people die every day in the U.S. because of distracted driving. Every one of those crashes was preventable. The Just Drive Simulator gives users a way to experience the real-world consequences of distracted driving without the real-world risk. Three immersive virtual reality scenarios, Daytime Highway, Nighttime Rural Road, and School Drop-Off, each designed to reflect real driving conditions where distraction quickly becomes dangerous. Built for educators, prevention specialists, safety advocates, and anyone working to change behavior on our roads, the Just Drive Simulator turns awareness into action. It's an experience designed to spark conversation, shift behavior, and ultimately save lives. Learn more and bring it to your community: mkiefer.org/just-drive-simulator #JustDrive #KieferFoundation #DistractedDriving #JustDriveSimulator
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