In efforts to expand their efforts in trauma prevention caused by crashes on the road, SAFE 2 SAVE and St. Davids Healthcare have partnered to encourage the Greater Austin area to stay off their phone while driving.

St. David’s HealthCare has enhanced its distracted driving initiative by partnering with SAFE 2 SAVE to make an impact on safe driving throughout the Greater Austin area.

SAFE 2 SAVE is a positive rewards system that incentivizes drivers to break the trend of distracted driving. To change behavioral patterns, SAFE 2 SAVE has developed a platform which creates a positive rewards system and accountability. Once the driver travels at least 10mph, the app is initiated, and the driver accumulates points for every minute of undistracted driving. As users accumulate points, they can redeem their points for rewards at businesses around town like Daily Juice, McDonalds, la Madeleine, Craig O’s and more! 

As we continue to work with the community to drive change, we would love to hear from you in how we can partner. Working with schools, media, and community is essential when encouraging behavior change. We would love for you to fill out the form below and connect with us because one life lost to distracted driving is one too many!

How to Get Involved

We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving.

Teens and College Students

Let’s be honest, they are the best messengers with their peers, so we encourage them to speak up when they see a friend driving while distracted, to have their friends sign a pledge to never drive distracted, to even challenge those they care about to do a SAFE 2 SAVE Competition. Learn more here (link)

Parents

Parents first have to lead by example — by never driving distracted — as well as have a talk with their young driver about distraction and all of the responsibilities that come with driving. Have everyone in the family pledge to commit to distraction-free driving. The FAM version also helps add accountability with one another while also rewarding great behavior and your loved ones truly having a heart change and not just when someone is watching them.

Educators and Employers

Spread the word at your school or workplace about the dangers of distracted driving. Ask your students to commit to distraction-free driving and set a company policy on distracted driving if there is not one. Competitions are a great way to kick off awareness of this initiative within your organization.

Want to change culture and make an impact?

If you feel strongly about distracted driving, be a voice in your community by supporting local laws, speaking out at community meetings, and highlighting the dangers of distracted driving on social media and by encouraging people to download SAFE 2 SAVE. Apply for our Ambassador program today as we are currently interviewing for these part-time and full-time roles and for Ambassadors in YOUR area.