Every year, thousands of Virginia's teens work in part-time or summer jobs that provide great opportunities for learning important life skills and acquiring hands-on experience. The recent Census 2000 found that nearly 450,000 teens work in businesses throughout the commonwealth. Teens are employed in 275,000 businesses that contribute 273 billion dollars to the overall economy of Virginia.
The relationship of the teen's disposable income and the business community is clear. What is equally important is the commitment of Virginia businesses to the safety and well-being of the teen driver.
The DMV Web site has a comprehensive review of traffic safety information and links to other traffic safety sites. http://www.dmv.state.va.us
Virginia Association for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (VADETS)
This Web site is the statewide association for the improvement of driver education and traffic safety. http://adtsea.iup.edu/vadets
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is the only organization dedicated exclusively to traffic safety in the workplace. NETS is a public/private partnership that engages employers of all sizes and industry-types in seeking, developing, and expanding best practices in traffic safety. http://www.trafficsafety.org/Novice.asp
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads. It is a not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization. http://www.aaafts.org
