Take The pledge: It May Save Your Family's Lives

As the New Year begins, many families are back to busy schedules and driving kids from one activity to the next.

With so many dangerous driving distractions – including weather changes that require even more concentration on the road – Boston’s WGBH partnered with CT Department of Transportation to launch an important safe driving program targeted at non-driving kids and families nationwide. “Game Over” is a digital initiative that empowers kids to prevent parents or other adults from distracted driving, with the help of a beloved animated PBS KIDS character, Ruff Ruffman.

To help get the conversation started, the Ruff Ruffman website has games and quizzes, polls about technology use, a guide for parents, and real letters from kids about their own families’ distracted driving experiences. Plus, there’s an animated video explaining the dangers of distracted driving with a catchy, original song, “Just Drive,” which takes a humorous angle on this important topic and warns of the dangers of multitasking while driving.

Take the pledge! As a family New Year’s resolution, print and sign (see below) your own “Safe Driving Pledge”: a reminder not to text and drive – and don’t forget to hang it on your fridge or in a place where it’ll serve as a constant reminder to always practice safe driving.

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