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We were mentioned in the Washington Post

... From the Post:

"Dear Dr. Gridlock,

I have two 16 year old drivers in training. At the motor vehicle administration office in Gaithersburg, I was able to get a free magnetic sign, about 3.5 x 15 inches with yellow and white stripes that reads, "Rookie Driver" in black letters.
It is very visible and easily transferred to an alternate vehicle. It does seem to make a difference.

-Romana Nixon, Damascus

Those signs were funded by a grant that has since run out. A Rockville parent has taken up the cause and offers them for $9.95. Call 301-468-2342 or email NewDriverMags@aol.com

... From the Examiner.com:

"New Driver" Magnets Can Save Teen Lives

Have you seen the New Driver magnets? These car magnets with bright yellow with bold black lettering could help protect your child’s life. They read: "NEW DRIVER, Please Be Patient" and they are the brainchild of Jackie Kurtz, a Montgomery County parent. Kurtz, a mother of teens, decided to take matters into her own hands when the MVA lost funding for the Rookie Driver magnets. Unable to find them anywhere else, she designed new magnets and started selling them to parents by word of mouth. “I started this because I wanted to do all that I could to help my sons become good, responsible drivers. Initially, I was looking to have one magnet made but it was too expensive so I ended up ordering a few hundred. I knew there were a lot of parents out there who felt the same way, and would be happy to buy them.” says Kurtz.

Twice mentioned by Dr. Gridlock in the Washington Post, Kurtz was inundated with letters from parents thanking her for “this valuable safety service” and for “doing a great service for our community”.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teenagers are involved in three times as many accidents as all other drivers. Inexperience on the road is a major factor that causes new drivers to be considered a high risk group.

“New drivers feel enough pressure without having people beeping at them and riding on their bumpers. The value of these magnets is in alerting the public that a new driver is in their midst so they give that person sufficient space to drive responsibly.”

And it’s not just for teenagers. Kurtz has had orders from adults of all ages, who are just learning to drive, parents who are planning ahead, afraid they won’t be able to find them later, buying them for their children who are 2-12 years away from getting their license, and even an experienced adult who just bought an RV and wanted a New Driver magnet to put on the back.

For further details, contact: Jackie Kurtz, owner, New Driver Magnets at 301-468-2342 or email NewDriverMags@aol.com

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News We were mentioned in the Examiner.Com We were mentioned in the Washington Post ... From the Post: "Dear Dr. Gridlock, I have two 16 year old drivers in training. At the motor vehicle administration office in Gaithersburg, I was able to get a free magnetic sign, about 3.5 x 15 inches with yellow and white stripes that reads, "Rookie Driver" in black letters. It is very visible and easily transferred to an alternate vehicle. It does seem to make a difference. -Romana Nixon, Damascus Those signs were funded by a grant that has since run out. A Rockville parent has taken up the cause and offers them for $9.95. Call 301-468-2342 or email NewDriverMags@aol.com ... From the Examiner.com: "New Driver" Magnets Can Save Teen Lives Have you seen the New Driver magnets? These car magnets with bright yellow with bold black lettering could help protect your child’s life. They read: "NEW DRIVER, Please Be Patient" and they are the brainchild of Jackie Kurtz, a Montgomery County parent. Kurtz, a mother of teens, decided to take matters into her own hands when the MVA lost funding for the Rookie Driver magnets. Unable to find them anywhere else, she designed new magnets and started selling them to parents by word of mouth. “I started this because I wanted to do all that I could to help my sons become good, responsible drivers. Initially, I was looking to have one magnet made but it was too expensive so I ended up ordering a few hundred. I knew there were a lot of parents out there who felt the same way, and would be happy to buy them.” says Kurtz. Twice mentioned by Dr. Gridlock in the Washington Post, Kurtz was inundated with letters from parents thanking her for “this valuable safety service” and for “doing a great service for our community”. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teenagers are involved in three times as many accidents as all other drivers. Inexperience on the road is a major factor that causes new drivers to be considered a high risk group. “New drivers feel enough pressure without having people beeping at them and riding on their bumpers. The value of these magnets is in alerting the public that a new driver is in their midst so they give that person sufficient space to drive responsibly.” And it’s not just for teenagers. Kurtz has had orders from adults of all ages, who are just learning to drive, parents who are planning ahead, afraid they won’t be able to find them later, buying them for their children who are 2-12 years away from getting their license, and even an experienced adult who just bought an RV and wanted a New Driver magnet to put on the back. For further details, contact: Jackie Kurtz, owner, New Driver Magnets at 301-468-2342 or email NewDriverMags@aol.com