As a 18 year old race car driver I feel very passionate about teen driving safety.  I enjoy traveling around the state of Arizona and near racetracks that I am race at regarding teen driving safety issues. I save my entire racing and high speeds for the track. There is never time for distractions or errors. Recently I have been moved by the high rate of deaths from teen’s texting while driving. Along with their lives they are taking the many innocent lives. Recently a mom and infant daughter were killed when a teen driver carelessly texted while driving. Along with this, 5 teens were killed in New England while driving on the way to a family cabin while the driver was texting. All of these events are senseless deaths. When I am out on the public road I am sure to maintain legal speed limits and never use my phone for any kinds of communication.

I want you to make a pledge:
· Never drink or use drugs while driving
· Never talk on cell phones while driving
· Never apply makeup
· Always use your turn signals
· Always obey all speed signs
· NEVER EVER TEXT MESSAGE while driving

Believe driving is a privilege and we should all use common sense. Cars can be 2-tons weapons and should be handled with respect!