Buzzed driving and texting while driving have become such an issue in today’s lifestyle that Howe High School has decided to take extra precautions to inform students of the extreme dangers of these practices. The program will take place on Friday, Feb. 27.
Howe High School Michael Smiley spear-headed an effort to bring in a simulator that creates a life-like situation for students to try and drive under these conditions. They will be ticketed on their driving abilities in the simulator.
The program is designed to create student awareness for the dangers of texting and driving as well as awareness for the dangers of buzzed or drunk driving. Students will watch an informational video that shows the real human cost of distracted driving.
Students sign a pledge and receive a personalized key chain reminder to not text / drink and drive.
The costly program to the school was sponsored in part by The City of Howe, The Howe Police Department and Team Bonner Chevrolet.
