Getting UDS started at your campus is simple, and we are here to help you every step of the way!
Step 1) Pick the team:
- Pick your U in the Driver Seat team. The team can be an existing school group, such as peer health educators or resident hall assistants, or you!! Anyone can be part of UDS, and it’s a great community service project.
Step 2) Sign-up for your FREE educational toolkit:
- By completing our sign-up form, your school will officially be activated.
Step 3) Spread the word and be active:
- Plan activities to help spread safe driving messages.
- Check our Roadmap Rollout Guide!
- Give out the provided educational items to remind students about safe driving, request resources you can borrow for safety events, and conduct educational activities with students.
- Stay connected with us through Facebook, X, and Instagram (@UDriverSeat).
- WIN CASH FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION! Learn about UDS Rewarded Activities!
Step 4) Keep the program going:
- Education and outreach is great during the summer, during orientation, and at other school events.
- Join the Collegiate Advisory Board to learn about new and upcoming opportutnities within the program.
- Plan to attend the annual Youth Transportation Safety Summit.
- At the end of the school year, recruit new leaders and plan a date to get together for the next year.