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March 2, 2021

Safe for Spring Break

This year, Spring Break might look different, but it’s still important to remember to drink responsibly and to always drive sober. Watch this special message from Catherine Badillo that details […]

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March 20, 2017

2017 Spring Break Outreach Efforts Combat Impaired Driving

During Spring Break 2016,* there were 458 crashes in Texas involving young drivers** under the influence of alcohol. Those crashes led to 15 fatalities and 33 serious injuries. U in […]

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February 28, 2017

U in the Driver Seat Partners with UTSA-PD to Bring Spring Break Safety Event to UTSA Students

U in the Driver Seat (UDS), a peer-to-peer program focusing on the prevention of young adult motor vehicle crashes—the leading cause of injury and death for young adults in the […]

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February 21, 2017

Spring Break 2K17, Never Forget

Spring break is a college kids seven-day vacation where we strut that independence. Some students pick up more shifts at work, while others go home and treat their homesick feeling. Then […]

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March 6, 2015

Spring Break International!

Some interesting facts about spring break show that on average 1.5 million students go on spring break vacations every year and it is during that time that many of these students put themselves at the most risk. It has been shown that on average college students are more prone to binge drink (more than 10 drinks per day) and students who are not typical drinkers will increase their consumption during this week also1.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News / international, safety, Spring Break, tips

February 26, 2015

Spring Break Activity Ideas

Before you and your friends head out for Spring Break, here are some ways you can help spread the word about driving impaired and help keep everyone safe. Most university […]

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