Safe Driving Starts with You
Bring national speaker Cara Filler to your school at no charge!
Contact Janelle at jvisser@pphd.ne.gov to find out how.
Cara Filler is DRIVEN to Inspire. She is a compelling author, entrepreneur, and traffic safety specialist. Drawing from an immense personal tragedy in her own life, Cara’s inspiring presentation focuses on dealing with peer pressure, traffic safety, and making everyday choices count. Why? Because it could just save a life! As of now, Cara has spoken at 18 Panhandle schools, engaging around 2,000 students and residents in the Panhandle.
Panhandle Schools offered Cara’s Highway Safety Assembly in 2025.
The Panhandle Needs Increased Access to Driver’s Ed
Only 20% of Panhandle teens take Driver's Education courses compared to the state average of 50%. Driver's Education reduces crashes and traffic tickets enhancing individual and community safety.
Scan here to see WNCC’s future driver's ed classes!
Complete a parent survey accessible here.
Although 64% of Panhandle drivers always wear their seat belt when driving or riding in a car, we are 13% below the state average and nearly 26% below the U.S. average. This is concerning considering the long distances between rural Panhandle communities, travel on rural roads, and heavy agricultural traffic with trucks.
Your life is worth saving!! Don’t drive distracted!
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator