Parents
Do Parents Hold the Keys to Safe Driving?
As parents, we all know that teenagers are at a higher risk of involvement in car crashes due to their inexperience behind the wheel, immature decision-making habits and tendency towards risky behaviors while driving. The responsibility for educating our teens about how to overcome their self-imposed limitations – like texting while driving – certainly begins with strong communications between teens and their parents. Yet as teens are often more responsive to the influence of their peers and community members, a clear avenue for outside partners exists.
IF YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR MORE THAN
Two Seconds
YOUR CRASH RISK INCREASES
MORE THAN
10,000
PEOPLE DIE EACH YEAR DUE TO DRUNK DRIVING CRASHES
THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO READ A TEXT IS ABOUT
4.5 Seconds
the equivalent (at 55 MPH) of traveling the length of an entire football field, blindfolded
Our Shared Mission for Roadway Safety
Since 2014, the Lutzie 43 Foundation has partnered with schools, transportation agencies, businesses and their communities to help parents by providing offerings and delivering programs designed to end impaired, distracted and unsafe practices among their teen drivers.
Book a 43 Key Seconds Safe Driving Talk
Mike Lutzenkirchen, Philip’s father, spreads the word through the “43 Key Seconds” Talk, which is his honest and courageous discussion of Philip’s life and the car crash that led to his death. In his talk, Mike encourages people to learn from the mistakes his son made, while being inspired by his many positive character attributes.
Safe Driving Summit
Research suggests that showing teens the effects of distracted and impaired driving — and educating them on how to avoid it — works better to motivate behavioral changes than simply telling young people to put away their phones or don’t drink and drive. In response, the Lutzie 43 Foundation entered partnerships with schools, government agencies, businesses and communities to bring a full day Safe Driving Summit event to high school and college students.
Following a powerful keynote presentation by Mike Lutzenkirchen, High school students participate in interactive breakout sessions led by first responders, law enforcement officers, trauma care professionals and representatives from the trucking industry. These sessions offer firsthand insights into the devastating consequences of unsafe driving behaviors and equip students with practical strategies to avoid such outcomes
Complete the Character Development Curriculum
Shortly after Philip’s passing in 2014, members of Philip’s family and close circle began to think of words and characteristics that described Philip and the type of friend, teammate, brother and son he was. From there, with a character development focus, the 43 Lessons to Legacy Curriculum was built. Each word was authored by people who knew Philip best, including coaches and celebrities that got to know Philip from his spirit on the field. In 2018, we shifted our mission to focus on distracted, impaired and unsafe driving, while keeping Philip at the center of our message. Through this curriculum, we want drivers to learn from the circumstances that lead to Philip’s passing, learn about the dangers of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving, and ultimately become better drivers by developing positive character aspects that Philip embodied.
43 Seconds Pledge
Parents can set an example for their teens by inviting them to join them in signing our pledge to not take part in distracted driving, to stop and prioritize safety before you start your car, and to not allow devices, emotions, fatigue, drugs or alcohol to endanger your life or the lives of others on the road. Sign our 43 Key Seconds Safe Driving Pledge.
Apply for a PFL Scholarship
Philip Francis Lutzenkirchen, whose life and untimely death are the inspiration behind the Lutzie 43 Foundation, was a loving brother, son, friend and devout follower of Christ. Established in Philip’s memory, our PFL (Prepared for Life) scholarship equips outstanding young adults with the tools and lessons he or she needs to leave a lasting and profound legacy through mentor development, education and scholarship. It is awarded annually to students who have demonstrated outstanding character in the areas of service and leadership, showing these characteristics in their decision to serve as positive ambassadors for safe driving to their peers and in their communities.
Who Supports 43 Key Seconds?
Dabo Swinney
Cody Parkey
Nick Saban
Arthur M. Blank Foundation
Dalston Risner
C.J. Uzomah
Contact
Complete this form to request more info about bringing a Summit to Your School
