CARLISLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have introduced a statewide training initiative. The New Driver Work Zone Safety Program was officially launched at Carlisle High School, coinciding with National Teen Driver Safety Week, emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices among young motorists.
Developed in collaboration with the PA Turnpike, this program aims to educate new drivers about work zone laws and safety protocols through an interactive 35-minute virtual course. Available in both English and Spanish, the course is designed to engage participants with videos, infographics, and real-world scenarios, supplemented by knowledge checks and testimonials that highlight the critical nature of work zone safety. This initiative is particularly targeted at addressing the risks associated with teen driving, as statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that drivers aged 16-19 are significantly more prone to fatal crashes compared to their older counterparts.
“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,” commented PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to roadway safety…