Eyes, Hands, Mind On... Parking Lot Signs
Of all Oklahoma drivers who were distracted in crashes, 30% of ALL distracted drivers were on rural roads, and 28% of TEEN distracted drivers were on rural roads.
From 2012-2021, there have been:
79,670 total crashes caused by distracted driving on Oklahoma roads
414 people killed in Oklahoma crashes caused by distracted driving
71% of those persons killed were not the distracted driver, but were other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
7% of all teen motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities in 2022 involved distracted driving. -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
To complete this activity:
Place the corrugated Oklahoma Challenge Signs in or around the student parking lot - entrances/exits are excellent locations.
If your school does not have these signs, contact info@oklahomachallenge.org or print your own copies of Eyes, Hands, Minds on posters. (Posters also found on Printable Resources page of our website.
Take photo(s) of students with signs to demonstrate their role in creating awareness (ex: students posing next to/under the sign).
The signs must be included in the photo with students to be approved.
Signs should remain in place for a minimum of one week. Please indicate which week in the submission description.
Suggested companion activities to enhance impact (and earn more points!):
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs on bulletin boards (see Bulletin Board Challenge) or hallways.
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs and display on bathroom mirrors (see Bathroom News).
Is This Activity Online, In-person, or both: Both
Cost: Free
Point Value: 200
Submission Instructions: To get your points
Complete the activity as described above.
Take photos/video of students participating in the activity.
Click "Submit Points."
Fill out the online submission COMPLETELY
Enter the name and email of the submitter
Upload your photos/video and a brief description of the activity (including the date of completion and any people pictured in the photo).
Schools must take new photos with and submit these pictures to earn points again for the current year.
We will be updating the Leaderboard weekly. Please have patience if your points do not show immediately.
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
About/Contact Information:
Contact Name: Lori Lovett
Email: info@oklahomachallenge.org
Organization: Educational Alternatives - Oklahoma Challenge
About Your Organization: The Oklahoma Challenge was created in 1984 to address the dangers of teen drunk driving and encourage young drivers to wear their seat belts. Following great success in these areas, Oklahoma Challenge turned its attention to a rising concern - the dire problem of distracted driving, especially among people 15-20 years-old. Working in partnership with the Oklahoma student groups, the Oklahoma Challenge has endeavored to educate teens about the dangers of engaging in distracting activities - such as texting, talking on the phone, and applying make-up - while driving. From the beginning, the Oklahoma Challenge has been unique from other initiatives in that it empowers student leaders to go back to their schools and put on the awareness activities themselves – teen to teen. By focusing on peer-to-peer communications instead of an adult-driven campaign, the messages about the dangers of distracted driving are more likely to make a lasting impact. In fact, research shows 44 percent of teen drivers say that they would be thankful if a passenger complained about their texting while driving.
Organization Website: https://oklahomachallenge.org
Of all Oklahoma drivers who were distracted in crashes, 30% of ALL distracted drivers were on rural roads, and 28% of TEEN distracted drivers were on rural roads.
From 2012-2021, there have been:
79,670 total crashes caused by distracted driving on Oklahoma roads
414 people killed in Oklahoma crashes caused by distracted driving
71% of those persons killed were not the distracted driver, but were other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
7% of all teen motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities in 2022 involved distracted driving. -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
To complete this activity:
Place the corrugated Oklahoma Challenge Signs in or around the student parking lot - entrances/exits are excellent locations.
If your school does not have these signs, contact info@oklahomachallenge.org or print your own copies of Eyes, Hands, Minds on posters. (Posters also found on Printable Resources page of our website.
Take photo(s) of students with signs to demonstrate their role in creating awareness (ex: students posing next to/under the sign).
The signs must be included in the photo with students to be approved.
Signs should remain in place for a minimum of one week. Please indicate which week in the submission description.
Suggested companion activities to enhance impact (and earn more points!):
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs on bulletin boards (see Bulletin Board Challenge) or hallways.
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs and display on bathroom mirrors (see Bathroom News).
Is This Activity Online, In-person, or both: Both
Cost: Free
Point Value: 200
Submission Instructions: To get your points
Complete the activity as described above.
Take photos/video of students participating in the activity.
Click "Submit Points."
Fill out the online submission COMPLETELY
Enter the name and email of the submitter
Upload your photos/video and a brief description of the activity (including the date of completion and any people pictured in the photo).
Schools must take new photos with and submit these pictures to earn points again for the current year.
We will be updating the Leaderboard weekly. Please have patience if your points do not show immediately.
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
About/Contact Information:
Contact Name: Lori Lovett
Email: info@oklahomachallenge.org
Organization: Educational Alternatives - Oklahoma Challenge
About Your Organization: The Oklahoma Challenge was created in 1984 to address the dangers of teen drunk driving and encourage young drivers to wear their seat belts. Following great success in these areas, Oklahoma Challenge turned its attention to a rising concern - the dire problem of distracted driving, especially among people 15-20 years-old. Working in partnership with the Oklahoma student groups, the Oklahoma Challenge has endeavored to educate teens about the dangers of engaging in distracting activities - such as texting, talking on the phone, and applying make-up - while driving. From the beginning, the Oklahoma Challenge has been unique from other initiatives in that it empowers student leaders to go back to their schools and put on the awareness activities themselves – teen to teen. By focusing on peer-to-peer communications instead of an adult-driven campaign, the messages about the dangers of distracted driving are more likely to make a lasting impact. In fact, research shows 44 percent of teen drivers say that they would be thankful if a passenger complained about their texting while driving.
Organization Website: https://oklahomachallenge.org
Of all Oklahoma drivers who were distracted in crashes, 30% of ALL distracted drivers were on rural roads, and 28% of TEEN distracted drivers were on rural roads.
From 2012-2021, there have been:
79,670 total crashes caused by distracted driving on Oklahoma roads
414 people killed in Oklahoma crashes caused by distracted driving
71% of those persons killed were not the distracted driver, but were other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
7% of all teen motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities in 2022 involved distracted driving. -National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
To complete this activity:
Place the corrugated Oklahoma Challenge Signs in or around the student parking lot - entrances/exits are excellent locations.
If your school does not have these signs, contact info@oklahomachallenge.org or print your own copies of Eyes, Hands, Minds on posters. (Posters also found on Printable Resources page of our website.
Take photo(s) of students with signs to demonstrate their role in creating awareness (ex: students posing next to/under the sign).
The signs must be included in the photo with students to be approved.
Signs should remain in place for a minimum of one week. Please indicate which week in the submission description.
Suggested companion activities to enhance impact (and earn more points!):
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs on bulletin boards (see Bulletin Board Challenge) or hallways.
Print and hang small poster versions of these signs and display on bathroom mirrors (see Bathroom News).
Is This Activity Online, In-person, or both: Both
Cost: Free
Point Value: 200
Submission Instructions: To get your points
Complete the activity as described above.
Take photos/video of students participating in the activity.
Click "Submit Points."
Fill out the online submission COMPLETELY
Enter the name and email of the submitter
Upload your photos/video and a brief description of the activity (including the date of completion and any people pictured in the photo).
Schools must take new photos with and submit these pictures to earn points again for the current year.
We will be updating the Leaderboard weekly. Please have patience if your points do not show immediately.
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
About/Contact Information:
Contact Name: Lori Lovett
Email: info@oklahomachallenge.org
Organization: Educational Alternatives - Oklahoma Challenge
About Your Organization: The Oklahoma Challenge was created in 1984 to address the dangers of teen drunk driving and encourage young drivers to wear their seat belts. Following great success in these areas, Oklahoma Challenge turned its attention to a rising concern - the dire problem of distracted driving, especially among people 15-20 years-old. Working in partnership with the Oklahoma student groups, the Oklahoma Challenge has endeavored to educate teens about the dangers of engaging in distracting activities - such as texting, talking on the phone, and applying make-up - while driving. From the beginning, the Oklahoma Challenge has been unique from other initiatives in that it empowers student leaders to go back to their schools and put on the awareness activities themselves – teen to teen. By focusing on peer-to-peer communications instead of an adult-driven campaign, the messages about the dangers of distracted driving are more likely to make a lasting impact. In fact, research shows 44 percent of teen drivers say that they would be thankful if a passenger complained about their texting while driving.
Organization Website: https://oklahomachallenge.org