First Impact

First Impact First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents of teen drivers about the Missouri Gr Thank You ... The First Impact Team

• First Impact educates parents and teens regarding Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL)
law.
• Attendance at First Impact is perfect for: o Parents of teen drivers, ages 14 – 19
o New and soon to be teen drivers, ages 14 – 19

• First Impact aims to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries among teens. It further
attempts to reduce teen involved crashes by increasing

parental awareness and enforcement of
Missouri’s GDL law. The Objectives of the First Impact Program are to Increase
• Awareness of teen driving risks
• Understanding of Missouri’s GDL law
• GDL monitoring and enforcement at home
• Importance of being a positive role model
You can expect a:
• 90-minute evidence-based injury prevention program presented in person by law enforcement
officers and trained facilitators.
• The format will include PowerPoint, video, handouts and you will be provided an opportunity to
ask questions.

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Safe driving habits protect you and everyone else around you.

Drivers — following this ⬇️ is critical for the safety of our kids! 🛑🚍It's the law in all 50 states.
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Drivers — following this ⬇️ is critical for the safety of our kids! 🛑🚍
It's the law in all 50 states.

Twilight and nighttime are by far the most dangerous times to be on the road for pedestrians. 🚶‍🌙With warm summer nights...
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Twilight and nighttime are by far the most dangerous times to be on the road for pedestrians. 🚶‍🌙
With warm summer nights, more of us are out walking, running, and heading home after dark.
Whether you’re behind the wheel or on foot, safety is a SHARED responsibility:
🚘 Drivers: Slow down and scan crosswalks.
🚶 Pedestrians: Wear reflective gear and stay visible.

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Data show that 44% of all fatal motorcycle crashes happen between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. — during the heavy evening commute and sunset hours.
Riders:
🏍️ Be visible.
🏍️ Avoid traveling in a vehicle’s blind spots.
Drivers:
🚘 Look twice for motorcycles.
🚘 Share the road.

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▪️ Be aware of hazards such as current, waves, rocks, vegetation, & drop offs.
▪️ Always swim with at least one other person.
▪️ Never leave children unattended while on or near the water.
▪️ The safest way to assist a person drowning is by extending an object or throwing a flotation device.

Following basic traffic laws protects:⚫ You⚫ Your passengers⚫ Everyone else on the road
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Following basic traffic laws protects:
⚫ You
⚫ Your passengers
⚫ Everyone else on the road

When you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and MOVE OVER! 🚨
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When you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and MOVE OVER! 🚨

Address

Rusk Rehabilitation Building, Room 1247, 315 W Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO
65212

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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