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KDKA-TV Sports Rich Walsh and the Neighborhood Food Store's Joey Thurby join some of the Steelers rookies as they head to vehicle maintenance class.
KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz visited Burgettstown Area High School for a Ford Driving Skills for Life Assembly.
We got to tag along with 600 students from Shaler and learned about the advice they're getting from the Ford Driving Skills for Life assembly.
It was another successful Taking the Lead: Ford Driving Skills for Life assembly at Moon Area High School.
KDKA's Shelley Bortz was the emcee as Taking the Lead: Ford Driving Skills for Life" visited Derry Area High School.
KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen was at Mt. Lebanon High School on Tuesday to moderate the "Taking the Lead: Ford Driving Skills for Life" program.
KDKA partners with Ford for a program all about teaching teens safe driving skills. We learned how it's changing the game when it comes to keeping kids safe on the road.
Thank you to the Neighborhood Ford Store for matching KDKA Free Care Fund donations during Pittsburgh Today Live.
Shelley Bortz visited Albert Gallatin High School in Fayette County for a "Taking the Lead: Ford Driving Skills for Life" assembly.
Taking the Lead: Ford Driving Skills for Life is a comprehensive community initiative that features an exciting, free interactive website DrivingSkillsForLife.com that teens can use to practice for their permit test, or just get better behind the wheel. Plus, we offer a FREE high school assembly program to area schools every month; you just need to register your school! Ford Driving Skills for Life is a global teen driving initiative with hands-on events and education to provide newly licensed, inexperienced, teenage drivers with skills to improve their driving and make good decisions behind the wheel.
ALERT: Sign your school up today for this FREE in-school assembly.
WATCH OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS/BICYCLISTS CROSSING ROAD!
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road.
About 2,800 teens in the United States ages 13-19 were killed and about 227,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2020. The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens ages 16-19 than among any other age group.
Source: CDC - US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Safer driving not only protects you but also helps safeguard your loved ones and everyone on the road.
10 important safety goals:
Wearing your seat belt can save your life and reduce the risk of injuries if you're in a crash. You should never put the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm. Misuse can have dangerous consequences.
If you have passengers, make sure everyone is properly buckled before hitting the road.
Driving while impaired is a dangerous, deadly crime. In every state, it's illegal to drive impaired by any substance--alcohol or other drugs, whether legal or illegal. Being a responsible driver is simple: if you're impaired, do not drive.
Distracted driving includes talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, adjusting the stereo, entertainment, or navigation system--anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
Texting or holding a cell phone to talk is illegal in many states.
Speeding puts you, your passengers, and all the people you share the road with in unnecessary danger. Speeding also increases the risk for more severe injuries in a crash.
Making sure you get enough sleep daily is the best way to protect yourself against the dangers of drowsy driving. If you take medications, make sure to understand how they may affect your ability to drive safely.
Be mindful that you share the road with not only other motorists, but also motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Make sure to give bicyclists enough room on the road, yield to them as you would other motorists, and don't underestimate their speed. Always be on the lookout for pedestrians and use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions.
If you see a vehicle with flashing lights stopped on a highway, move over into a lane not adjacent to the vehicle. If moving over isn't safe, slow down.
Flashing lights also include watching out for school buses in neighborhoods and communities. If a school bus has its yellow lights flashing, you must slow down and prepare to stop. If the bus's red lights are flashing and its stop-arm is extended, you must come to a full stop and wait until the bus's flashing lights turn off and the bus begins moving again.
If you have a teen driver, remind them to always wear their seat belts, obey speed limits, put away their phone and limit the number of people they allow to ride with them to reduce distractions. Be a good role model.
It's important to choose the right seat, install it correctly, use it every time your child is in the car, and know when it's safe to transition to another type of car seat or seat belt.
You should check for vehicle safety recalls at least twice a year--time it with other household safety checks at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. There are many ways to check for recalls: You can visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter your vehicle's license plate or VIN. You can sign up for email alerts that will notify you if your vehicle is affected by a future safety recall. You can also download NHTSA's SaferCar app, enter and store your vehicle's information in the virtual garage, and let the app automatically send you a notification if there's a recall. If a vehicle does have a recall, contact the automaker's local dealership to schedule a free recall repair. Make sure to also search for recalls related to other vehicle equipment such as car seats and tires.
Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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KDKA-TV, Ford Philanthropy, Neighborhood Ford Store, Governors Highway Safety Association, Pennsylvania State Police and Allegheny County Pretrial Services are Taking the Lead to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities related to teen driving in our community. We are dedicated to saving lives. Learn as much as you can... It's FUN, INFORMATIVE and FREE!
For immediate information, please contact Laura Stephen at: lstephen@cbs.com
If it feels like you have to grab the antihistamines and nasal sprays earlier than in years past, you're correct.
Derrick Clark, a veteran, jumped into action to help save a man who was hit by an SUV on Mt. Washington on Sunday morning.
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The Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride is here and Daisy got an expert lesson from Ron Smiley on how to ride a bike because she's never learned!
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The Jonas Brothers have announced a 20th-anniversary tour with a stop in Pittsburgh.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
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Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
If it feels like you have to grab the antihistamines and nasal sprays earlier than in years past, you're correct. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data reports said allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Derrick Clark, a local veteran, jumped into action on Sunday morning after a man and his dog were hit by an SUV in a hit-and-run on Mt. Washington. He spoke with KDKA's Jessica Riley about what happened that morning.
Schools across the country are grappling with what to do about cell phones and other devices that are often distracting in classrooms and harming social and emotional learning of kids. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen reports.
After months and months of frustration, crews were finally out on Monday filling in the potholes that have plagued the roads surrounding the Pittsburgh Mills Mall. KDKA's Shelley Bortz caught them in action.
Spring cleaning is in the air, so Clean Day Housekeeping joined us to share some decluttering tips for your home.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
