Montana Department of Transportation

Young Drivers

The percentage of crashes involving young drivers between the ages 15 to 20 has not changed significantly during the past 19 years. Over the next 15 years, there will be an increase in "high risk" teen and young adult drivers.

OUR GOALS

• Reduce the under 21 year old crash rate by 2.54% by 2013.
• Reduce the fatality rate average of under 21 year old drivers to .57 by 2013.

THE LAW

Montana's Licensing Laws
61-5-106. Instruction permits
61-5-131. GDL Purpose
61-5-132. Prerequisites for issuance
61-5-133. First-year restrictions
DOJ guidance on Graduated Driver Licensing

PROGRAMS

Alive At 25
OPI Driver's Education
"Montana Rules" Traffic Safety Game
Contracted Media Ads, Articles & Airtime

PUBLICATIONS

Traffic Safety Problem Identification
A Family Guide to Teen Driver Safety
Graduated Driver Licensing Brochure
Graduated Driver Certification Form
Driver License Manual
If You're Under 21
Can I Borrow the Car?
Think Before You Drink
Top 10 Tips for Preventing Teen Accidents
Blood Alcohol Concentration & Youth
Teen Buckle Up Brochure

RESOURCES

Distraction.gov
Contract for Safe Driving
Pledge to Stop Distracted Driving
SADD Contract for Life
The Cool Spot
Text Your Child

TRAINING

Montana DRIVE Advanced Driver Education

CONTACT

Occupant Protection Program Manager
State Highway Traffic Safety Office
406.444.0809