Videos

"How to Save a Life" video presentation

The Minnesota State Patrol is using a powerful highway safety video presentation in hopes of making an impact on teenage drivers. The 15-minute video, titled "How to Save a Life," has been a valuable tool in communicating the seriousness of the life-and-death decisions teens make while driving. Its effectiveness is due at least in part to the video's often graphic images of real Minnesota highway crashes and the emotional stories told by affected families. According to Minnesota State Patrol Captain Matt Langer, the inclusion of graphic footage gives the video a "much bigger impact," he says. "The goal is to grab young people and their parents as well, and spark conversation between the two."

The "How to Save a Life" presentation has been so engaging that local television news station FOX 9 broadcast a special report in June 2009 highlighting the State Patrol's efforts with the video.

Although the video is not publicly distributed, Minnesota State Patrol troopers have visited hundreds of schools and other public forums to show How to Save a Life and answer questions. Those interested in scheduling a presentation should contact Captain Langer at Matthew.Langer@state.mn.us.

Department of Public Safety Video

This Minnesota Department of Public Safety TV spot focuses on the importance of parents setting rules and reinforcing laws for their teen drivers. (2010, 0:31)

2009 TZD Conference Opening Session

Video overview of the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths program from its inception, including interviews with its founders and key stakeholders, shown during the opening session of the Minnesota TZD Conference in Duluth in October 2009. (2009, 9:59)

International Road Federation Award Acceptance Video

Video created for the 2010 TRB Annual Meeting awards banquet, at which the Minnesota TZD program was presented with an award from the International Road Federation. (2009; 2:36)