04/15/2026
❌ Talking on a hands-free phone can increase crash risk by up to 4x—the same as talking on a handheld phone.
Hands-free isn’t risk-free.
Even if your hands are on the wheel, your mind is on the conversation. That’s called cognitive distraction—and it can slow reaction time, reduce awareness, and cause you to miss what’s happening on the road.
Stay focused. Stay safe. 🚗
Want to learn more?
Take our free Train-the-Trainer program, “Just Drive – Take Action Against Distraction”:
https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/learn/register/train-the-trainers
Go Safely CA
04/02/2026
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month!!! When drivers take their eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, lives can change forever. We’re reminding our community that safety starts with each of us. Put the phone down, limit distractions, and help people get home safely.
03/24/2026
Take a break from the March Madness and join us on March 31 at 4:30PM for our first ever online HOAPOF Traffic Safety Training for Native American Youth ages 16-24 (everyone is welcome)! Scan the QR code below or click on this link to register -
https://bit.ly/HOAPOF-Training
There are great incentives for signing up early as well as attending.
Native American Youth
Traffic Safety for Native American Youth
03/04/2026
https://youtu.be/JTLdb9Zyww4
If you missed our webinar last week, you can now watch it in its entirety on YouTube! Be sure to check out the contact information on the final slide to schedule your next Traffic Safety Training for Native American youth.
02/12/2026
Please join us on 2-25-26 to learn more about this amazing collaboration with the San Diego Native Community, UCSD TREDS, and OTS. Select the link to register today - https://bit.ly/HOAPOF
TREDS
TREDS: Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety
01/29/2026
When you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and MOVE OVER! 🚨❄️
Giving first responders space is even more critical in snow and icy conditions — it keeps everyone safe. Slow down, change lanes if you can, and stay alert.
01/23/2026
https://treds.ucsd.edu/programs/commercial-drivers/safe-haul/index.html Thank you to the California Trucking Association for the opportunity to share UC San Diego TREDS’ free CMV safety education and support safer roads nationwide!
Safe Haul
Safe Haul