
VPPPA Region 3 Participant File Share Support
Session ID:
SID007
Session Title:
Presented By:
Traffic Safety and Winter Driving
Mr. Rich Jacobs, Public Relations & Outreach Manager, DriveSmart VA
About this Session:
Every day, nearly everyone is a road user at some time. We all have pet gripes regarding other road users/drivers. What can you do to improve your driving habits while also improving your safety on the road? We'll cover tips regarding distracted driving, road rage, impaired driving, and winter weather driving.
About the Presenter:
Rich Jacobs joined DRIVE SMART Virginia in May 2015. As public relations manager, Rich is DRIVE SMART Virginia’s primary contact for the public and the media. As outreach manager, he travels to events around the state in support of DSV programs. Before joining DRIVE SMART Virginia, Rich was News Director for a group of five radio stations in Richmond. He has received awards from NASA, Richmond Fire & EMS, the Navy League, and has won three awards from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters.