The Ducks joined forces with the California Highway Patrol and Mercury Insurance on December 9 at Honda Center for the second Drive Safe Challenge, a one-day driving school emersion designed to equip young drivers with the knowledge and skills to be safe on the road. The program was developed by Mercury Insurance to help reduce the leading cause of teen fatalities - car collisions - and make roads safer for everyone.
Ducks Team Up with CHP and Mercury Insurance for the Drive Safe Challenge
By
Ducks Staff
AnaheimDucks.com
Teens from the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League took part in the event, where they learned collision avoidance and car-handling maneuvers from professional driving instructors and participated in a CHP-led classroom segment. The teens were also able to meet Ducks forward Rickard Rakell at the event.
"The Anaheim Ducks' involvement in the Mercury Insurance Drive Safe Challenge underscores our commitment to making our community a safer place," said Anaheim Ducks Vice President and CMO Aaron Teats. "The teens who participated today learned valuable knowledge and skills about being safe on the road so we're glad to lend a hand to such an important cause."
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) teen driver car collisions claim the lives of nearly two teens every day in California.
"Inexperience is one of the primary reasons why teenagers are involved in more collisions than those who have more years behind the wheel," said CHP Officer Florentino Olivera. "Driving a vehicle is a major milestone and a big responsibility for young drivers - this is why we encourage parents to set a good example for their children by displaying safe driving habits behind the wheel. After all, safe driving is about more than just knowing the mechanics of operating a vehicle."
The Mercury Insurance Drive Safe Challenge, initially launched in 2016, is a free defensive driving program that includes hands-on driving skills training and classroom material. An interactive website also provides teens with detailed instructions and gives parents the tools to shape responsible driving behavior.
"If you ask any parent what's most important to them, you'll likely hear the safety and well-being of their children," said Mercury Insurance Vice President of Advertising and Public Relations Erik Thompson. "The Drive Safe Challenge program is designed to educate young drivers and parents on the importance of being alert on the road and gives them the tools and skills to avoid potentially dangerous situations while driving."
Mercury Insurance has created a wealth of free information and tools that parents and teens can use to help prepare for life behind the wheel. Visit http://drivesafe.mercuryinsurance.com to access tips, videos, quizzes and much more.
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit
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