Devona Samuel

MMC SOM ‘25 👩🏾‍⚕️ || Dog Mom 🐾 || Future Pediatrician 🤞🏾 || my views are my own ||

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

Published my first research paper! Special thanks to @CIRPatNCH, @NLMichaelsPhD and many others for helping make this dream happen.

Characterizing child maltreatment fatalities among child victims with ... https://t.co/NkZspm4scm

#childmaltreatment #nvdrs #childabuseandnegect

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

A9: We talked about all things #TeenDriving safety this morning during our #RulesForTheRoad webinar with @T4CIP_ 🚗

Learn from the experts: https://t.co/0ShYeMHDoo

@CIRPatCHOP @UCIrvine @mariasmessage @safetymd @PEMatCHOP @NHTSAgov @PEMatCHOP

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

A3. GDL laws reduce teen crashes by ~50%! They limit passengers, establish curfews, and set expectations for supervised driving practice. They are in all 50 states; learn more about your state's at https://t.co/d5NuuFLQx6
#RulesForTheRoad

[Maneesha Agarwal, MD, FAAP @tarhealer]

A1. 20% of young/novice drivers crash in their 1st year driving! 8 danger zones for crashes include:
-inexperience
-driving w/ other teens
-night driving
-no seat belts
-distracted driving
-drowsy driving
-reckless driving
-impaired driving
#RulesForTheRoad

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

A10: Parents might think teens learn all the #RulesForTheRoad in driver’s ed, but this is not always the case. 🚗

Fill in the gaps with our teen driver safety fact sheet:
https://t.co/sDcIj9J77o

[Maneesha Agarwal, MD, FAAP @tarhealer]

A8. Knowing my kids and their love for all things @taylorswift13, I plan on discussing the importance of setting up their playlist before driving. The right music for your ride is important; set your soundtrack to your ride before hitting the road! #RulesForTheRoad

[Maggie Cornwall @MaggieCorn99]

A1: The fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-19 year olds is nearly 3x the rate for drivers ages 20 and over. One of the reasons for this is less experience recognizing risks and anticipating future hazards #RulesForTheRoad

[Maneesha Agarwal, MD, FAAP @tarhealer]

A2. The best way is to give your teen lots of practice with you beside them. It gives you more time to assess their skills and more time for them to become better drivers. Formal assessment via driving courses can also be helpful. #RulesForTheRoad

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

A7. AI/AN people have a 🔼 rate of total traffic deaths, in large part due to inequalities in roadway infrastructure, traffic enforcement, and access to traffic safety education. Communities should be involved in infrastructure planning to start. 👀@GHSAHQ #RulesForTheRoad

[Maneesha Agarwal, MD, FAAP @tarhealer]

I'm an associate professor of pediatric emergency medicine @EmoryPediatrics @childrensatl, a faculty mentor for @T4CIP_ , and part of @IPRCEmory @GAChapterAAP @InjuryFreeKids. My academic niche: pediatric injury prevention! I'm also a mom to 3 not-yet-driving kiddos.

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A10. Hit the link to print a wallet-sized emergency card for your new drivers! 🚗👀 It’s a handy tool they can carry to stay prepared for any unexpected situations on the road. #RulesfortheRoad https://t.co/V99JPI9Nfe

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A10. Looking for top tips on teen driver safety? 🚗💡 Check out https://t.co/6bmRY2P5n6—an awesome resource for TN residents and safety partners to help teens and their caregivers with all the must-know info for staying safe on the road! #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A9. Kids look up to you—set the example by driving safely. The best way to teach good driving habits is by showing them on the road #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A8. Important to talk to your teen driver about avoiding cell phone usage while driving #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A7. Teens from low-income families often face barriers like limited access to driver's education, older and less safe vehicles, and fewer supervised driving hours, putting them at higher risk for crashes. #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A6. Resources like the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) and occupational therapy programs provide evaluations and training for differently abled teens to drive safely. #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A6. Medical conditions like mobility challenges, vision impairments, or neurodivergence may require vehicle modifications such as hand controls or specialized mirrors for safe driving. #RulesfortheRoad
https://t.co/zxUBdul6p8

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A5. Safe2Save is a free app that teens can use to help reduce distracted driving while also earning points to be redeemed for a starbucks run later on! (as well as other rewards) #RulesfortheRoad
https://t.co/I5oFo4ghf3

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A5. Car safety features like lane departure warnings, backup cameras and brake assist have helped to make the road safer. #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A4. You can help limit distractions by having teens utilize the "Driving" or "Do Not Disturb" feature on their phones. Or even utilize 3rd party apps like DriveSafe! #RulesfortheRoad

[Devona Samuel @FutureDrSamuel1]

A3. National data shows that strong GDL programs can cut crashes and fatalities by up to 40% for 16-year-old drivers. #RulesfortheRoad