Durham Vision Zero Youth Network Ambassadors recruiting is underway

Whitby, Ontario – As part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero and road safety, The Regional Municipality of Durham is happy to announce the award-winning Teens Learn to Drive (TL2D) Team is currently recruiting high school students from across Ontario, including Durham Region, to become Vision Zero Youth Network (VZYN) Ambassadors during the 2021-2022 school year.

Vision Zero Youth Network is a free program that enables selected ambassadors to work with the TL2D Team, police and other partners to close the knowledge gap for young drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, making Ontario roads safer. 

This program also provides many benefits for student participants, such as a $500 scholarship, hands-on experience and access to mentoring, while earning 40 hours of community service. 

Why this is important:

In 2019, according to Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) data, 62 per cent of new drivers did not take a driver education course but instead learned from parents and friends who may not have been aware of the current best practices, vehicle safety features or road designs.

Sponsored by 407 ETR, students can apply to become an ambassador by visiting TeensLearnToDrive.com and filling out this form: teenslearntodrive.com/vzyn/#Form.

Note: This initiative is in support of Durham Vision Zero, a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads for all users including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.

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