First Impact

First Impact First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents of teen drivers about the Missouri Gr Thank You ... The First Impact Team

• First Impact educates parents and teens regarding Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL)
law.
• Attendance at First Impact is perfect for: o Parents of teen drivers, ages 14 – 19
o New and soon to be teen drivers, ages 14 – 19

• First Impact aims to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries among teens. It further
attempts to reduce teen involved crashes by increasing

parental awareness and enforcement of
Missouri’s GDL law. The Objectives of the First Impact Program are to Increase
• Awareness of teen driving risks
• Understanding of Missouri’s GDL law
• GDL monitoring and enforcement at home
• Importance of being a positive role model
You can expect a:
• 90-minute evidence-based injury prevention program presented in person by law enforcement
officers and trained facilitators.
• The format will include PowerPoint, video, handouts and you will be provided an opportunity to
ask questions.

Back to school brings new independence, with many teens driving themselves for the first time. Caregivers can help set t...
09/06/2026

Back to school brings new independence, with many teens driving themselves for the first time. Caregivers can help set the tone by establishing clear expectations early. Encourage “heads up, phones down” in the car, limit passengers, and reinforce the importance of seat belts every trip. Remind teens to slow down in school zones, watch for pedestrians, and stay alert during busy pick-up and drop-off times. Setting rules like no speeding, no distractions, and no impaired driving , and practicing safe habits every day helps teens build responsible driving skills that last well beyond the school year.

It’s time to to prioritize . High heat and humidity can cause recalled airbags to explode when deployed. Before you d...
09/05/2026

It’s time to to prioritize . High heat and humidity can cause recalled airbags to explode when deployed. Before you drive, make sure to check for vehicle safety recalls. The NSC initiative can help you here: checktoprotect.org. Check To Protect

09/04/2026

It’s that time of year! Children all over the state are headed back to school. So when you see flashing lights on a school bus, STOP and STAY until all children are safe.

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As students head back to school, our roads get busier with school buses, pedestrians, cyclists, and families heading to ...
09/03/2026

As students head back to school, our roads get busier with school buses, pedestrians, cyclists, and families heading to and from school. This is an important time to slow down, stay alert, and give your full attention to the road.
Safe driving choices can make a difference in protecting students and everyone sharing the road. Like this post to pledge to drive safe this back-to-school season.

Drunk driving impacts every corner of the country, but fatality rates vary widely by state. 🚗📍No matter where your trave...
09/02/2026

Drunk driving impacts every corner of the country, but fatality rates vary widely by state. 🚗📍
No matter where your travels take you, ALWAYS plan a sober ride home:
🔴 Schedule a rideshare
🔴 Call a taxi
🔴 Have a sober friend drive you home
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🚓

SHARE this critical school bus safety info. ⚠️🚍Beware of the "Danger Zone" around a school bus. Drivers, it may be hard ...
09/01/2026

SHARE this critical school bus safety info. ⚠️🚍
Beware of the "Danger Zone" around a school bus. Drivers, it may be hard or impossible to see a child in the "Danger Zone" — and that’s why you should NEVER pass a stopped school bus!
↔️ The zone can extend based on the location of the bus stop.

As we prepare for , it's crucial to remember that school readiness isn't just about having the right supplies; it's als...
08/31/2026

As we prepare for , it's crucial to remember that school readiness isn't just about having the right supplies; it's also about mental and behavioral health. Help and resources are available to support kids and families’ wellbeing: samhsa.gov/find-help

Lowering your chances of being involved in a serious crash is in your control. ✔️Safe driving habits protect you and eve...
08/30/2026

Lowering your chances of being involved in a serious crash is in your control. ✔️
Safe driving habits protect you and everyone else around you.

Drivers — following this ⬇️ is critical for the safety of our kids! 🛑🚍It's the law in all 50 states.
08/29/2026

Drivers — following this ⬇️ is critical for the safety of our kids! 🛑🚍
It's the law in all 50 states.

Twilight and nighttime are by far the most dangerous times to be on the road for pedestrians. 🚶‍🌙With warm summer nights...
08/28/2026

Twilight and nighttime are by far the most dangerous times to be on the road for pedestrians. 🚶‍🌙
With warm summer nights, more of us are out walking, running, and heading home after dark.
Whether you’re behind the wheel or on foot, safety is a SHARED responsibility:
🚘 Drivers: Slow down and scan crosswalks.
🚶 Pedestrians: Wear reflective gear and stay visible.

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Rusk Rehabilitation Building, Room 1247, 315 W Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO
65212

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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