The Vision Zero Youth Network (VZYN), a part of Teens Learn to Drive (TL2D), has closed its applications for the 2022-23 period after receiving more than 100 submissions from high schools across Ontario. Selected ambassadors will play a key role in helping eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries around the province. The program is centred […]
From car surfing to speeding, racing, drifting and stunting – young drivers are putting countless lives at risk to show off on social media and encourage others to do the same. Many new drivers feel invincible after receiving their drivers’ license, but in reality, they are the highest-risk drivers on the road. Today’s youth are […]
Today’s generation of young drivers is especially prone to distractions, which often lead to death and serious injuries on the road. The use of digital communications and navigation technology is at an all-time high, and with so many youth connected to their electronic devices through social media, entertainment apps, games and more, the risk of […]
By: Team Western, consisting of Maymunah and Gahee There is a higher risk that a car crash will occur with heavy snow and icy roads. This article will help you persevere through the difficulties of winter. Winter safety kits are good to have in the car. They can include a flashlight, cell phone charger, notepad […]
At the end of August, TL2D hosted their first ever virtual conference for the Vision Zero Youth Network. The event was held to welcome our Ambassadors to the TL2D team, and featured fun and educational activities. The Ambassadors learned skills that will be essential for their roles in the upcoming year, with a focus on […]
It’s that time of the year again – that time when you must trade in your flip-flops and shorts for winter boots and snow pants. Winter in Ontario is a beautiful wonderland with Christmas markets and hot cocoa. But being prepared for our frosty winter is a necessity. Here are ten tips to help you prepare for driving in Ontario’s beautiful, but unpredictable, winter season.
Regardless of the massive road test backlog, Ontario drivers can still secure their date with some persistence. After the announcement of the reopening of in-vehicle driving tests on June 14, drivers across Ontario have struggled to find a test date. Due to the cancellations due to COVID-19 back in April, a massive backlog of cancelled […]
By Rob Wong Over the summer and during the school year, high school students have the option to take a co-op course where they work at a job for a limited amount of time to gain work experience. I’ve had a lot of experience with video editing in the past, so working for a social […]
Despite the reopening of G2 and G tests in Ontario, new drivers still may be out of luck when trying to book their road test. On June 11, the Ministry of Transportation announced the reopening of road tests in Ontario. This announcement marked the first in-person evaluations since their closure on April 3. Although tests […]
As roads become crowded once again, a new legislation focuses on improving driver safety in Ontario. On July 1, a new legislation, The Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, or MOMS, will be implemented in Ontario, with different stages being rolled out over time. This legislation aims to implement new rules which target stunt driving and […]
Among the many cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic, one that has affected drivers in Ontario is the provincewide cancellation of in-vehicle road tests. The cancellation of road tests has been an issue that has lasted for months, but a recent announcement confirms that they are reopening. In an interview over the phone, Officer Brett Moore […]
For the first time ever, TL2D is bringing a new volunteer experience to youth across Ontario. High school students can now apply to be a Vision Zero Youth Network Ambassador. Interested? As an ambassador, you’ll promote safe driving in your community, gain 40 community service hours, receive a $500 scholarship and get a free trip […]
What comes to mind when you hear someone was charged with ‘stunt driving’ on an Ontario road? Too fast? Donuts? Car chases? Unsafe behaviour? Those are the kinds of things the legal system means by ‘stunt driving’. But for professional stunt driving, that’s not only inaccurate, it’s offensive. Professional stunt performers spend decades training, planning […]
Is driving a right or a privilege? To most people, it is a privilege and something that is practiced and earned. That mindset, however, does not seem to be the case for lawmakers and citizens in Georgia and Wisconsin. In the US, laws vary from state to state. One of those varying laws is driving […]
By Emily C. Biker safety month 2017 takes place between May 29th and the end of June. Since there is much controversy in the area of bikes and vehicles sharing the road together, Ontario is taking on the Biker Safety Month initiative. Not only is this for adult bikers sharing the road with vehicles, but […]
By Emily C. “Look both ways when you cross the street!” is a phrase we have all been familiar with since we were little. Seems pretty simple. But the statistics for pedestrian injuries and fatalities is high even knowing this simple task. Approximately 4100 pedestrians died in the US in 2009 – that’s one every […]
By Emily C. Road trips are incredible amounts of fun! You get to go on an adventure with friends/family to a new or traditional destination, have no worries, make lots of fun memories, and just go with the flow. But, it’s all fun and games until you’re not prepared and something unexpected happens. When people […]
By: Billy K. I used to use my car as a mobile closet since I sometimes need to change into my work clothes after school. Naturally, I often forget to bring home some articles of clothing along with pens, bags, water bottles and a multitude of other items. Eventually all my forgotten items end up piled in the […]
Cutting people off, flipping the bird, and screaming out of the window these are all signs of road rage and unfortunately these are a few of my boyfriend’s driving habits. I never understood why he would get so upset and feel the need to do such things. How would yelling out the window affect the […]
By: Diana R. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned about driving is to take my time. I was collision-free until the day I was in a rush to pick my husband up from work. I backed out of the driveway in such a hurry that I failed to check my rear view mirror […]
Teens Learn to Drive is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on reducing death and serious injury on the roads.
By becoming an VZYN ambassador you can:
