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Motor vehicle crashes remain the primary cause of death for teens between the ages of 15 and 18 years old in the United States. While many teens understand the risks that come with driving, it’s important to reinforce the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration #RulesForTheRoad.
NCHSAA and NCAST appreciate you serving as a Teen Safe Driving Ambassador in your community, promoting positive driving behaviors among your friends and classmates.
We want to continue to emphasize seven key behaviors that teens should practice:
- Wear a seat belt, and make sure all passengers do as well
- Obey traffic laws and no speeding
- No distractions
- No unnecessary passengers
- No alcohol
- No drugs
- No impairment-causing medications
Remember to use NCAST handles whenever you post as an ambassador:
Want general posting tips? Haven’t signed up yet? Click below to jump down for help.
YOUR FIRST POST
In the spring of 2026, every Teen ambassador will have the opportunity to apply for one of five $1000 educational scholarships through a competitive process asking you to illustrate how you’ve helped support safe driving initiatives throughout the year. Participation in NCAST social media initiatives will be a component of that application process and could help you win!
The sections below contain sample posts, suggested wording, and relevant hashtags to use when posting. These will be updated for selected events throughout the year, so bookmark this page and come back for ideas at least every few weeks.
We understand you may want to take action shots or pictures of people you don’t know, but we advise against it. Whatever you do, make sure you and your subjects are safe and are amenable to being part of your post. Do not become a roadside hazard yourself!
Relevant Hashtags (please use at least one)
#RulesForTheRoad
#DriveitHOME
#TeenSafeDriving
#NCAST
Example Posts (use, edit or create your own)
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Rookie behind the wheel? Drive smart! Stay alert, don’t speed, limit passengers, and always buckle up. #TeenSafeDriving
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You have the keys — now it’s time to lock in. 🔒Buckle up, drive without distractions, limit passengers, never speed, and always wear your seat belt. #RulesForTheRoad
- Just got your license? Congrats🎉 Now don’t mess it up by driving recklessly. You’ve got plans to make, not avoidable mistakes. #DriveitHOME
- Behind the wheel, your choices matter. One mistake can change everything. Choose safety. #TeenSafeDriving
- Your freedom comes with responsibility. Drive like your life, and your friends’ lives, depend on it-because they do! #DriveitHOME
- You can’t predict a crash, but you can control how you drive: ✔Buckle up ✔ Put your phone down ✔ Limit passengers ✔ Don’t speed #RulesForTheRoad
- I’m proud to be an NCAST Teen Safe Driving Ambassador! #NCAST
- I ❤️ safe driving! That’s why I’m an NCAST Teen Safe Driving Ambassador! #NCAST
Downloadable videos (use or create your own)
The sections below contain general instructions when sharing on your social media channels.
GENERAL POSTING STRATEGY
As a Teen Ambassador, you serve as a role model for other teens in your community. Teens listen to each other, so NCAST wants you to share these messages on social media and— with appropriate permission from school officials— post signage, organize events, and any other activities to educate teens on these safe-driving rules.
Examples of what you can do
- Post NCAST messages, images or videos.
- Get permission from school officials first, then create your own safe driving mini-posters for school bulletin boards, displaying at school sports events, or at any other approved school activity.
- Be creative! Make a video, write in your own words, take pictures, or create graphics for your posts.
Make sure to take pictures of yourself in front of posters or any other activity you do and send them to NCAST (info@besafenc.org). You could make the NCAST Teen Safe Driving Ambassador Hall of Fame and be featured in our monthly NCAST newsletter!
Haven’t signed up to be a Teen Ambassador yet? Do it now and qualify to win one of five $1000 scholarships!