Dr. Carrie Rowe, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
The Shapiro Administration emphasized the importance of safe driving for teenagers during the annual Teen Driver Safety Forum, which took place at Northeastern High School in Manchester. The event brought together representatives from several state agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), and Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), along with local safety advocates.
The panel addressed questions from students attending both in person and online. Topics included safe driving practices and steps required to obtain a driver's license.
"We can all help make highways safer by working together to help new drivers gain experience and knowledge," said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton. "Parents and teachers can help set a good example for teens by making safe driving choices."
Dr. Carrie Rowe, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, also participated in the forum. Additional speakers included Safia Middleton, a sophomore at Northeastern High School, and Capt. Adam Reed, Assistant Director at the Office of Community Engagement for the Pennsylvania State Police.
The forum is part of ongoing efforts by state agencies to educate young drivers about road safety and encourage responsible behavior behind the wheel.
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