UC San Diego TREDS

02/04/2026

01/29/2026

When you see flashing lights on the roadside, slow down and MOVE OVER! 🚨❄️

Giving first responders space is even more critical in snow and icy conditions — it keeps everyone safe. Slow down, change lanes if you can, and stay alert.

01/23/2026

https://treds.ucsd.edu/programs/commercial-drivers/safe-haul/index.html Thank you to the California Trucking Association for the opportunity to share UC San Diego TREDS’ free CMV safety education and support safer roads nationwide!

Safe Haul

01/16/2026

Problem ➡️ Aggressive Driving ❌
Solution ➡️ 4 Simple Tips ✅

12/26/2025

E-bike Safety awareness is for everyone-

12/26/2025

Important update from NHTSA for anyone following automated driving systems (ADS), roadway safety, and the future of mobility.

NHTSA has released its fourth report on updating vehicle safety standards to support ADS technologies — work that will help guide how safer, smarter vehicles are designed, tested, and deployed.

As the technology landscape continues to evolve, NHTSA is actively seeking public input to ensure safety keeps pace with innovation. This is an important opportunity for researchers, practitioners, industry partners, and community stakeholders to weigh in.

Learn more and share your perspectives:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released the fourth and final volume of its research effort “ FMVSS Considerations

12/22/2025

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. If you drink or consume drugs, don’t drive. Do your part to make the 2025 holiday season happy and safe!

12/12/2025

✨ ’Tis the season for celebration—and safe driving! 🚗

Did you know? December is one of the most dangerous months for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving crashes.

TREDS offers two free video courses aimed to prevent DUIs caused by alcohol, cannabis, or prescription medications. Empower teens and adults in your community by encouraging them to take these important courses:

❄️ For Adults: "Higher Education – Driving Higher is DUI"
-Register for Higher Education: https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/learn/register/higher-education
-Download Video for Group Presentations: https://treds.ucsd.edu/forms/higher-education-request.html

⛄ For Teens: "Steer Clear – Decide to Drive Sober" (Available in English and Spanish)
-Register for Steer Clear: https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/steer-clear/register
-Download Video for Group Presentations: https://treds.ucsd.edu/forms/steer-clear.html

This holiday season, give the gift of safety and education...because arriving alive is the best present of all!

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12/03/2025

🚗 Help Raise Awareness on Impaired Driving This Holiday Season!🎄

TREDS offers FREE, ready-to-use DUI-prevention curricula for teens and adults that addresses impairment due to alcohol, cannabis, and prescription medications.

📚 Complete our 40-minute online Train-the-Trainer courses to gain instant access to free curricula and resources.

Help keep roads merry and bright this holiday season!

Register today! https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/learn/register/train-the-trainers

12/01/2025

🚦 Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 🚗
By 2030, one in five drivers will be over age 65. Staying safe behind the wheel has never been more important.

TREDS is excited to offer a FREE 45-minute online course designed just for older drivers. Join two engaging hosts with different personalities, but one shared mission: keeping drivers safe on the roads!

“Drive Safer Drive Longer” addresses how aging affects driving, top crash factors, safety tips, driver resources, and DMV licensing.

Laugh, learn, and “upgrade” your knowledge to stay confident and safe on the road!
https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/DSDL

11/25/2025

🚦 Great News for Roadway Safety! 🚗

TREDS received two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand its safety education efforts.

🔹 Honoring Our Ancestors, Protecting Our Future
Funding will help grow this culturally grounded train-the-trainer program for Native American youth, led by Native educators, artists, and elders.

🔹 New Online Safety Courses
TREDS will also develop two self-paced courses:
• TREDwise — Get There Safely (pedestrian safety)
• A Spanish-language version of the Emmy® Award-winning The Distraction Zone (distracted driving)

These initiatives aim to make safety education more inclusive, accessible, and effective.

👉 Read the full press release!

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is expanding its roadway safety education efforts to reach more Californians, with a focus on Native American youth, pedestrian safety and Spanish-speaking communities.

11/20/2025

A great message from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

We’ve all heard the excuses.
“I drive better high.”
“It’s just a few blocks.”
“I’ve done this before.”
“I only had a couple.”

But excuses don’t change reality - and reality is that impaired driving kills over 10,000 people every year.

If you’re impaired, don’t get behind the wheel. Call a ride, call a friend, make a plan.
The people who love you shouldn’t have to live with your excuse.