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 >>Index of Current News Releases<< October 6, 2008 MEDIA ADVISORY TDOT & TDOS PARTNER TO KEEP TEENS “BETWEEN THE BARRELS” Nashville, Tennessee --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation will deliver the “Between the Barrels” presentation to 1260 high school students at Northwest High School in Clarksville, Tuesday, October 7, 2008. The safe driving program is geared to students who are just learning to drive to reduce the chances of being involved in a dangerous work zone crash. As part of the presentation, THP Lieutenants Tony Barham and Christina Faulkner will stress teen driver safety and the importance of the Move Over Law to encourage young drivers to move over or slow down when passing emergency vehicles on the roadway. WHO: TDOT, THP Safety Education WHAT: “Between the Barrels” Presentation WHEN: 8:20 a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2008 WHERE: Northwest High School, Clarksville, TN This year, the TDOT “Between the Barrels” program has reached 8-thousand students in more than 18 schools with the compelling visual message—“When it comes to driving, there’s no such thing as beginner’s luck.” The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
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