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Published: September 11 2015

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), nearly 30,000 traffic accidents are recorded each year in Broward County alone, many of which result in injury. As part of an effort to curb teen driving accidents, especially those related to texting and driving, State Farm® has donated $5,000 to the Broward Education Foundation to support Auto Safety in Broward County high schools.

“Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. State Farm is committed to helping end these tragedies. State Farm is proud to be able to support Broward Schools’ efforts to promote safe driving among its students,” said Jose Soto, Public Affairs Specialist for State Farm.

“Support from companies like State Farm enables the Broward Education Foundation to help fill in budget gaps at our schools throughout the county,” said BEF President and CEO Thomas P. Severino. “We salute their desire to be such an invaluable corporate citizen and help keep our new drivers safe.”

Broward County Public School’s driver’s education program reaches 9,000 students annually through sites at 15 high schools. The classes include road practice, as well as the ability to earn both driver’s permits and licenses. In addition, the school system hosts webcasts, presentations and assemblies to spread the safe driving message to all students.

For valuable resources on teen auto safety, feel free to visit the State Farm Teen Driver Safety website at teendriving.statefarm.com