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Strive For a Safer Drive
Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD)
Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is a teen driving initiative aimed at reducing serious traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities among Michigan's most inexperienced drivers - teens. It is presented by Ford Philanthropy and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). All Michigan high schools are eligible to apply.
Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program.
All applications and supporting documents are due by November 14, 2025.
The program has been extended this year -- Now all S4SD campaigns may run until April 2026!
Current School Year:
2025-2026 S4SD Newsletters
2025-2026 Winners
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- 2025 - 2026 S4SD Informational Flyer
- Vulnerable Roadway User Fact Sheet