Distress Bandanna

06/09/2026

Another great day for a Distress Bandanna teen driver safety presentation! Today’s class covered distracted and drowsy driving, the Move Over Law, how to stay safe around stranded motorists, medical emergencies, and why seatbelts matter more than anything else in the car. This class stayed engaged and really showed they’re ready to make safer choices behind the wheel.

06/09/2026

Summer School is here! Lincoln Land ABATE had an awesome day giving a motorcycle awareness presentation to another Driver Ed class. We covered the big dangers — distracted driving, stranded motorists, and how often motorcyclists get hit along the roadway when drivers aren’t paying attention. The students really stepped up during our blind spot exercise seeing just how invisible a rider can be.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Today marks the conclusion of a successful school year dedicated to educating students on traffic safety! We are wrapping up the year today with three presentations focused on driving alert and aware, specifically highlighting the Train Your Brain®: Look, Listen & See Motorcycles campaign. Lincoln Land ABATE

05/19/2026

Lincoln Land ABATE presented two motorcycle safety & awareness sessions to high school Driver Ed students yesterday. Their teacher reminded them that even non‑riders play an important role — because one distracted moment behind the wheel can cause an accident.
As May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we’re joining nationwide efforts urging all motorists to eliminate distractions, check blind spots, and stay alert as more riders return to the roads.

05/15/2026

🚗 Distracted Driving Puts Everyone at Risk — Especially Stranded Motorists

Every time you pick up your phone, look away from the road, or let your attention drift, you’re not just risking your own safety — you’re putting stranded motorists on the shoulder in real danger. Teens in our Driver Education class are learning that staying focused, slowing down, and moving over when someone is stopped on the side of the road can prevent serious crashes and save lives.

Let’s build good habits now: stay alert, put the phone away, and give stranded drivers, emergency personnel, and police officers the space they need to get home safely.

05/15/2026

What an impactful day at ABATE Legislative Day! Our Illinois State Legislators had a blast checking out the Driver Education theme bike. Legislators loved gathering around it, and it made for a powerful moment highlighting how committed we all are to safer roads and stronger driver education. State Senator Steve McClure

05/13/2026

Another day, another high school Driver Ed class learning how to keep our motorcyclists safe. ABATE talked about the big one today — those left‑turn crashes at intersections. Most motorcycle accidents happen when a driver turns left in front of a rider, so we reminded students to slow down, keep your head on a swivel, and make sure that “little dot” in the distance isn’t a bike coming their way.

05/12/2026

Four ABATE presentations, tons of energy, and one big takeaway for the students today: keep that head on a swivel at every intersection. These classes were engaged and ready to become safer drivers around motorcycles. Great day all around.

05/09/2026

Distress Bandanna attended the Illinois High School & College Driver Education Association 72nd Annual Conference May 7 - 8, 2026