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Impaired Driving
Of all the risks on Idaho roads, impaired driving is one of the most preventable. It starts with a plan.
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Engaged Driving
Your attention is constantly pulled in every direction. We share what it looks like to truly show up for every drive.
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Parent Drivers
Families play an important role in building a culture of safe driving for today’s drivers, and generations to come.
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SHIFT INSIGHTS

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The freedom of doing one thing at a time

Learn how focusing on one task at a time, eliminating distractions and staying present behind the wheel can improve your reaction time and help prevent crashes.
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Snow Fighters — A behind-the-scenes look

Learn how ITD's winter road crews keep Idaho moving and simple steps you can take to avoid crashes during winter weather.
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Hunting or driving, Idaho’s rites of passage deserve the same care

Did you know teens in Idaho are 2.6x more likely to be involved in a crash than any other age group? Time to change that.
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Look Before You Lock: How to Prevent Child Heatstroke in Idaho

Every year, children and pets die of heatstroke after being left inside a hot car. Here's how you can prevent that from happening in Idaho.
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Riders don’t have to learn the hard way

A closer look at Motorcycle Endorsement. The best investment in your ride is the one that keeps you riding.
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How to Celebrate Your Designated Driver (And Other Unsung Heroes)

Tips to take care of your DD while they take care of you.
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How to “Win” at driving this summer

Learn how to stay safe during Idaho’s busy summer travel season plus simple tips for staying alert.
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The hidden cost of risky driving: How habits affect insurance Rates

Learn how unsafe driving behaviors ripple through insurance risk pools, raising premiums statewide and making safe driving a shared financial responsibility.
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How to support Idaho’s independent farmers on your morning commute

Learn the key safety practices for navigating rural roads and passing farm equipment responsibly.
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One year later: how Boise’s Vision Zero Task Force is making roads safer

After one of Boise’s deadliest traffic years, the Vision Zero Task Force formed to make roads safer. Here’s what’s been done in the past year.
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“Wake up, Dad”: A raw look at the impact of impaired driving in Idaho

Jennifer Zavala lost her dad to an impaired driver. Here, she shares her story—and how you can help prevent more impaired deaths from happening.
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Buckle up, Idaho: What the data says about seat belt safety trends

What a decade of data says about seat belt safety trends in Idaho—and why it matters to you.

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