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Idaho Transportation Presents:
Leighton Vander Esch’s Rules to LVE By.
Idaho native Leighton Vander Esch has quite a story. He grew up in Riggins, where he played eight-man football for Salmon River High School. After winning a couple state championships and graduating, Leighton headed south to Boise. After just a couple seasons on the blue turf, he went from walk-on to defensive player of the year – making him one of the top prospects in college football. Not long after that, Dallas came calling and the rest is history.
Leighton’s hard work and rules to live by have got him to where he is today. He has many rules he follows. Stay humble. Work hard. Always wear a shirt when frying bacon. But the most important rule Leighton lives by is always “Buckle up.” Because he knows that seat belts save lives – they could even save yours.
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Most people buckle up — 85% of people did in 2019, in fact. At the same time, nearly two-thirds of motor vehicle fatalities are from people who aren’t properly restrained. Using a seat belt increases your chances of surviving a crash by nearly 50 percent.
One of Leighton’s most important rules to live by is to buckle up. It’s no secret that seat belts save lives. And Idaho law requires everyone to use a belt. But buckling up isn’t just important because it’s the law; it’s also the right thing to do. We can help remind each other to use seat belts too. We’re all part of a community and we can help keep each other safe. That’s what Leighton’s teammates do on the field. And it’s an example we can all learn from.
Small town life makes your life anything but small.
Leighton also learned in Riggins that the more a community comes together, the better life is for all of us. He and his neighbors look out for one another and help each other where they can, whether it’s lending a hand on the ranch or bringing soup when someone isn’t feeling well. Leighton’s town taught him that it’s the rules we choose to live by that make all the difference.
It’s the most important belt you’ll ever wear!
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ITD Presents Leighton Vander Esch's Rules to LVE ByLeighton Vander Esch's hard work and rules to live by got him where he is today. He has many rules he follows. Stay humble. Work hard. Always use fry sauce. But the most important rule Leighton lives by is always buckle up. Seat belts save lives. They could save yours.Learn more at shift-idaho.org/buckleupidaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Thursday, January 23, 2020
They're your family, your friends, and your neighbors. When you see them crossing the street - give them a chance to get across safely. #drivewellIdaho #pauseforpedestrians
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Thursday, January 16, 2020
However you choose to celebrate this holiday season, celebrate safely. #DrivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Even Santa Drives EngagedStay off the naughty list this year and drive well on your holiday adventures!#drivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Friday, December 20, 2019
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Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Monday, December 9, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving. Drive well.It's almost turkey time! A lot of us are going to hit the road celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Wherever you go near or far, make a plan to be an engaged driver.PS - Don't forget the dinner rolls!#DrivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Buckle Up IdahoToday is National Seat Belt Day! Not that anyone should need a reminder to buckle up :)#drivewellIdaho #beltsonIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Thursday, November 14, 2019
Happy (almost) Halloween! Keep your eye out for little monsters!Halloween is one of the scariest nights of the year on our roads - not because of the ghosts and ghouls but because too many kids are hurt or killed in crashes. Join the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and AAA Oregon/Idaho and do your part to help them be safe by being an engaged driver. Drive well Idaho.... and don't forget to brush your teeth!
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Wednesday, October 30, 2019
What a great day. We were able to partner with Governor Brad Little, AAA Oregon/Idaho, Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Boise School District and 26 law enforcement agencies across the state to keep our kids safe. Although today is the official Idaho School Zone Safety Day, we need to keep an eye out for our young ones every day!Learn more at http://shift-idaho.org/school-zone-safety/#DrivewellIdaho #IdahoSchoolZoneSafetyDay
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Tuesday, September 17, 2019
This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Are your little ones in the right seat? Check out Shift-Idaho.org/childsafety to learn more about how you can keep your kids safe.#drivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Monday, September 16, 2019
Engaged driving: a family affairSummer is nearing its end - where are you headed this weekend? Whatever your plans are for #LaborDay plan to be an engaged driver! #DriveWellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Safe Routes to School Teaches Kids the Rules of the RoadShool is starting for kids around the state today! We're glad to have great groups like the Treasure Valley Safe Routes to School program help our youngest students learn about active transportation and being safe on our roads. Let's do our part as grown ups and be engaged drivers - let's help our kids have another great year in the classroom!#drivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Monday, August 26, 2019
Beginning on July 1, the Slow Down, Move Over law will protect tow operators and transportation workers responding to incidents. If you see flashing lights on the side of the road please remember they are just there to keep you safe and moving. Please do your part to keep them safe too.#slowdownandmoveover #drivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Friday, June 28, 2019
It's going to be a hot weekend. It doesn't take long for the temperature in your car to become dangerous - please, Please, PLEASE don't ever leave your kids or your pets in a parked car!#notevenforaminute #drivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Friday, June 14, 2019
Vote TODAY for your favorite young driver created engaged driving video, to see the videos and vote visit shift-idaho.org
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Tuesday, May 21, 2019
There are a lot of things out there that require all of our attention - driving is one of them.#drivewellIdaho
Posted by Idaho Office of Highway Safety on Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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