Countermeasures That Work
Evidence-based strategies that reduce risk and save lives
Preventing serious injuries and fatalities requires more than good intentions. It requires strategies proven to reduce risk and support safer outcomes across the entire transportation system. Impact Teen Drivers is committed to using countermeasures that work and applying data and evaluation to continuously inform program design, delivery, and improvement.
As a service organization, Impact Teen Drivers supports schools, families, first responders, and communities by translating research into practical education grounded in evidence aligned with the Safe Systems Approach. This approach recognizes that people make mistakes and that safety outcomes improve when systems are designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of serious injury.
A Safe Systems Approach to Prevention
Impact Teen Drivers programs support the Safe Systems Approach by focusing on behavior, environment, and shared responsibility rather than individual blame. Education reinforces the idea that safer outcomes depend on informed decision-making, supportive environments, and consistent expectations across all roadway users.
Programs emphasize how individual choices interact with the broader system and how education, policy, and community norms work together to prevent serious harm.
What Are Countermeasures That Work
Countermeasures that work are strategies shown through research and evaluation to reduce risky behaviors and improve safety outcomes. Impact Teen Drivers aligns its programs with nationally recognized countermeasures that address the primary contributors to serious injuries and fatalities involving young people.
These include:
Distracted Driving and Riding
Reducing phone use, conversation, and other distractions behind the wheel and as a passenger
Speeding and Risk-Taking
Addressing aggressive driving behaviors and encouraging adherence to speed limits
Seat Belt Use
Promoting consistent occupant protection for all vehicle occupants
Decision-Making Skills
Building critical thinking and situational awareness for safer choices
Impaired Driving Prevention
Preventing driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or fatigue
By focusing on behaviors known to increase risk, programs move beyond awareness and support meaningful, measurable change.
Supporting Shared Roadway Responsibility
Countermeasures are most effective when reinforced across schools, homes, and communities. Impact Teen Drivers programs emphasize shared roadway responsibility by addressing safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility users.
By aligning education with the Safe Systems Approach and proven strategies, programs help communities move from information to action.
Serving Communities with What Works
As a service organization, Impact Teen Drivers is committed to providing partners with tools and resources grounded in evidence and informed by data. Programs are designed to support long-term prevention efforts and complement broader public health and safety initiatives.
Through the use of countermeasures that work, alignment with the Safe Systems Approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Impact Teen Drivers helps communities reduce preventable harm and create safer outcomes for everyone who shares the roadway.
