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             2016

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Walt Brinker, author of "Roadside Survival: Low-Tech Solutions to Automobile Breakdowns" speaks to families about Summer Auto tips.

FOX8’s Natalie Wilson followed Walt Brinker, author of "Roadside Survival: Low-Tech Solutions to Automobile Breakdowns," for an up-close look at what he sees on the road every day.(see newscast below.)  He explained to Natalie, as he did to our NYSDTSEA members, how drivers can be better prepared while on the road this summer.

"We are just weeks away from the beginning of the busy summer travel season" he said, and we really need to pay attention to our vehicles after the winter months. Walt has provided more than 2,000 roadside assists as a hobby and his book helps share ideas that families should do now to avoid traveling mishaps.


NYSDTSEA CONFERENCE
TURNING STONE CONFERENCE CENTER - 2016

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Message from Newly Elected President
Roger Dacey - 2016-2017

REMINDER:  APRIL IS NATIONAL DISTRACTED DRIVING MONTH!

Thanks for your vote of confidence and electing me this year's President of NYSDTSEA.  I've been teaching driver education for a long time and want to give back and be a mentor to the new generation of driver education teachers. I was so happy to see such a great turn out at this year's conference. It's great to see new, young faces entering the profession. We know that there is a lot to do to make our high school students safe and we will have both challenges and opportunities to face in the future.  It's conferences like this that recharge us and help us stay current.  Networking is key. Sharing is important. Each of us can make a difference.  Our Association is a great way to keep everyone up-to-date and informed.  Stay tuned by visiting our sites frequently. Get some of your colleagues to join NYSDTSEA. It's still only $25 and that helps to keep our newsletter and website on the internet as well as helps with logistics and mailings for our conferences.

It appears that our New York State DE Programs are strong and growing. We need to help Betsy Rees pilot the curriculum modules. Contact her before summer school to see how you might be able to get involved.

Mary Coschignano is working hard at keeping our schools and teachers approved. We thank both Phil and Mary for that all that they do for us at SED Rob Lyon is a great supporter and we thank him too for management of our programs at the DMV.  Nancy Andrus, our ADTSEA representative will be reporting back to the National on the strength of our New York Driver Education Association. We have a lot to be proud of.

I am honored to be at the helm and hope that I can continue to add to our growth. This is a great profession and we certainly are doing our part to keep our young people safe. If you have something going on at your school let us know so that we can share this information with others.
Do you think a 5 point violation is worth it?

The Cell Phone and Text Messaging Laws changed for Young Novice Drivers
On November 1, 2014, the following changes to the cell phone/texting laws for drivers with a probationary license, Class DJ, Class ​MJ or a learner permit take effect (for cell phone and texting violations committed on or after November 1, 2014:

  • Conviction will result in a mandatory 120-day driver license or permit suspension.
  • Subsequent convictions within six months of a license restoration will result in a a revocation of at least one year of a probationary license, junior license or learner permit.
For texting/cell phone violations committed between July 1, 2013 and October 31, 2014 for drivers with a probationary license, Class DJ, Class MJ or a learner permit:
  • Conviction will result in a mandatory 60-day driver license or permit suspension.
  • A second such conviction within six months will result in:    
         - a revocation of at least 6 months of a probationary license, or  
         - a revocation of at least 60 days for a Class DJ or MJ driver license.

Driver Education teachers should review New York's cell phone and electronic device law  know what applies to all drivers vs novice drivers.

Need The latest NYS Driver Manual?
Contact:  DMV Warehouse to order driver manuals: http://dmv.ny.gov/driver-training/order-driver-manuals.  BE SURE TO ORDER ENGLISH SPEAKING MANUALS.  Some teachers have been receiving Spanish translated manuals and DMV doesn't have a return policy.

Drive Safe Ride Safe
Check out how the word is being spread with resources created by Drive Safe Ride Safe.   http://www.drivesaferidesafe.com
Grant Incentive Programs
Interested in getting $ for your Driver Education Program. Check out the Grant Incentive Programs under the Parents tab on the GTSC website.   http://grants.gtsc.ny.gov/Login2.aspx?APPTHEME=NYDMV

ADTSEA NEWS

National Note 
Visit the ADTSEA website at www.adtsea.org for downloaded presentations and pictures from the 2015 conference. Thanks goes out to all our members for their continued support of ADTSEA and we look forward to seeing you all in Portland, Oregon next year!   Mark your calendar for July 17 - 20, 2016.

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The NSSP 61st Annual Conferences will also be held July 17- 20th, 2016 in Portland Oregon. See
http://www.adtsea.org/nssp