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“My dad lost both of his legs above the knee due to a distracted driver.”

This award-winning essay was written by Breonna Hughes. Breonna’s father, Brad Hughes, speaks to corporate, school, and military groups about the dangers of distracted driving. He is one of DRIVE SMART Virginia’s most dedicated volunteers. Brad asks that you sign our petition urging the General Assembly to Make Virginia Drivers Put Down the Phone. At 16, … Continue reading

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Don’t be Stupid

  DRIVE SMART Virginia sponsored a video contest at James River High School in 2012. Three videos were selected based on quality and message.

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Rewind

  DRIVE SMART Virginia sponsored a video contest at James River High School in 2012. Three videos were selected based on quality and message.

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“Twenty-three”

  DRIVE SMART Virginia sponsored a video contest at James River High School in 2012. Three videos were selected based on quality and message. The title of this message, “23” refers to a distracted driving statistic provided by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. When you text and drive, you increase your chances for crash, 23 … Continue reading

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