WheelWISE and Responsible Driving School Forge Innovative Partnership to Transform Teen Road Safety

For Immediate Release

Unique collaboration creates comprehensive safety pathway for today's multi-modal teens.  

Hinsdale, IL – WheelWISE, creator of the WISE micro-mobility certification program, announces an innovative partnership with Responsible Driving School (RDS), establishing the most comprehensive road safety education system available to teens today. This collaboration uniquely addresses the reality that while laws restrict driving until age 16, many teens are already navigating traffic on e-bikes and e-scooters—often at speeds of 20-28 mph—without any formal training.  

Bridging the Safety Gap

“Today's teens don't just drive—they ride e-bikes, e-scooters, and more. Yet safety education hasn't evolved to match this reality," said Kristy Casiello, Creator of WheelWISE. “Our exclusive WISE model fills this critical gap, complementing the accredited drivers education program RDS provides."  

This distinctive partnership responds to concerning trends:  

• E-bike injuries increased 46% in 2022 alone (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)  

• 36% of micro-mobility injuries affect children under 14—double their population percentage  

• Most states allow 12-year-olds to operate e-bikes at 20+ mph with zero training requirements  

The Exclusive WISE Learning Model  

Only WheelWISE offers the proprietary WISE Learning Model (Wonder, Investigate, Share, Empower), specifically designed for today's digital-native teens:  

• Wonder: Explore of real-world hazards and traffic scenarios  

• Investigate: Hands-on exploration of laws, battery safety, and protective gear  

• Share: Peer-led workshops building accountability and community awareness  

• Empower: Certification recognized by schools, insurers, and micro-mobility companies  

"RDS has always focused on creating responsible drivers," said RDS Founder Bryan Kearney, "WheelWISE's distinctive approach ensures teens develop safety habits years before they ever sit behind the wheel—creating safer roads for everyone."  

Comprehensive Curriculum Unlike Any Other

The WheelWISE certification includes essential expert-led components including but not limited to:  

• Police Officer: Top 3 teen riding mistakes and prevention strategies

• Firefighter: Battery safety facts and myths—can they really explode?

• EMT: First aid essentials, proper helmet fitting, and safety gear selection

• Mental Health Professional: Techniques for resisting peer pressure to ride unsafely

• Insurance Agent: Understanding tickets, violations, and liability for minors

• Driver's Ed Instructor: Rules of the road, defensive riding, and hazard recognition

Exclusive Benefits for Families

This partnership offers unique advantages:  

• WheelWISE Family License: provides lifetime access to updated content as laws evolve  

• $50 discount on RDS driver education for WheelWISE families  

• Seamless progression from e-bike safety at 12-14 to driver training at 15-16  

Availability  

The WheelWISE certification is available immediately to RDS families at www.wheelwiseteens.org Schools and communities can inquire about group programs.  

About WheelWISE

WheelWISE empowers teens to navigate both roads and life with confidence through our proprietary WISE Learning Model (Wonder, Investigate, Share, Empower). Our comprehensive micro-mobility certification program transforms how teens approach e-bikes, e-scooters, and shared transportation—building skills that extend beyond safety to environmental stewardship and community leadership. Developed by educators and safety experts, WheelWISE’s curriculum has been adopted by schools nationwide and recognized for its innovative approach to teen engagement. Our vision is a future where teens lead with wisdom and agency—harnessing curiosity, mobility, and ethical leadership to build equitable communities and sustainable futures.

About Responsible Driving School

Since 2014, Responsible Driving School (RDS) has transformed driver education through our commitment to creating not just skilled drivers, but mindful road citizens. Serving both teens and adults throughout Illinois, our comprehensive curriculum goes beyond basic vehicle operation to instill awareness, attentiveness, and defensive driving techniques essential for today’s complex traffic environments. RDS instructors bring decades of combined experience and a passion for safety that has helped thousands of students develop the confidence and judgment needed for a lifetime of responsible driving. Our evidence-based approach combines classroom learning with hands-on practice, ensuring every graduate is prepared to navigate roads with respect for themselves, their passengers, and their communities.

Together, we’re building a generation that respects every vehicle, protects every road user, and leads with responsibility—whether on two wheels or four.