Road Ready Streetwise: The Game that Teaches Teens Driving Safety

Laura Hickey
Teen safety when driving is a big issue that many teens don't want to hear about from their parents. There's a game called "Road Ready Streetwise." The game consists of choosing a Chrysler model such as : Neon SXT, PT Cruiser Turbo or Jeep Liberty Renegade. You even get to choose the color of the vehicle. The object of the game is to help inexperienced drivers learn safety driving awareness. While driving through the neighborhood, you need to avoid obstacles and distractions.

At the beginning of each mission you get extra points for how fast you click the correct arrow for your seatbelt and mirror. While the game is loading, there is a Question and Answer section. If you lose a mission, you can continue playing it to see the rest of it. If you win the mission, you can post your high score with others on the Internet.

In mission one you drive with the mom. You avoid water puddles, trucks backing up, construction workers and even toilets that come out of no where. The distraction is drinking a soda while driving. Along with the younger sister talking about her day while you drive.

In the second mission two friends are in the car with you. Your best bud and his girlfriend. This becomes tricky because the more in the car, the harder it is to avoid being distracted. Then next you pick up another friend. Don't be surprised if you find yourself stepping on the brakes quickly or a red car driving on the wrong side of the road. If you end up crashing, you lose.

Mission 3- You take the car out by yourself around the neighborhood. You'll pick up your dad to take him to the bank. You pick up a friend to drop him off. While driving you may encounter children playing with remote control cars, flying saucers and even animals. Be careful of the deer and turtles.

Mission 4- Many teens want to go out regards how dark it is out. This mission teaches you all the dangers of driving at night. Obstacles include beach balls and even cows coming out of no where. And yes they moo at you if you accidently hit them.

Mission 5- Bad weather is unfortunately unavoidable at times when you need to be somewhere. This mission shows teens just how dangerous it can be to travel when it's bad out. Electrical beams fall down in front of your car with a hair raising sound. Even a piano comes out of no where in this level.

Mission 6- This is the last mission. You have to look out for the same obstacles from the levels before but now you've got the added addition of watching out for drunk drivers. And if you make it far enough, there's a MADD obstacle course.

Overall this is a pretty cool game. Many items are realistic, like tree branches and trash cans, but cows and turtles are a little bit odd. You can decide to shut off the sounds of others chatting or the car engine.This game isn't only for teens.

Parents might want to try their skill at the game against their children. There's no additional equipment needed such as a steering wheel. The game can also be played via AOL/AIM IM with a friend or by yourself. The game is available in England or Espanol. You can find more information about this cool game @ http://www.roadreadyteens.org/


Published by Laura Hickey

I wrote the children's book Mysterious Chills and Thrills that contains 10 short stories of the paranormal adventures for kids ages 6 and up. Read excerpts, reviews and order the book at http://authorlaurahi...  View profile

  • Teens who drive with parents are more likely to drive safer
  • The more passengers, the more chances of a car crash
  • Sixteen year old have 2 times the chance of crashing then an 85 year old
This game isn't only for teens to play

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  • Guest1/29/2011

    http://www.safeteendrivingclub.org/reading_article.php?ID=24

  • seashepherdlover1/28/2011

    the game wont work for me someone PLEASE HELP ME

  • ?11/2/2010

    is there anymore games that i can play than since this one is not working?

  • Shawn10/17/2010

    That link is good, but the "to play the game" link is broken.

  • Laura Hickey10/9/2010

    Here's a link:
    http://www.chrysler.com/games/rrt_streetwise.html

  • adrienne10/9/2010

    is there a site for this

  • LASA3/30/2009

    THIS GAME IS REALLY GOOD AND YOY CAN TRUST THAT U WILL LEARN TO DRIVE HAVE SOME CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF TAKE MY ADVICE.

  • Miss smart/nerdy girl #1 :-)3/10/2009

    Yeah Driving is dangerous even if ur drinking achol..but the road ready streetwise game gives good advice so that can help but FYI in order to play the game u have to download a 3dIVA thing to play so i can't find a website that u don't have to download it..if u see one give me the link plz. Also don't buy a car until you use carfax(r) because that can help. Also find out facts about the car: miles and stuff and see if it's in good care. so there are some good things out there that can help with cars but DO NOT FORGET THIS u need ur seat belt if u don't use it u get a ticket. ALSO IMPROTANT MAKE SURE U HAVE EXCELLENT car insurance.

  • kamran8/13/2008

    it is a good game you try the new one

  • Tammy8/6/2007

    Tammy

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