2006 BLACK ENTERPRISE TEEN PRENEURS OF THE YEAR WINNERS

MERRILL LYNCH YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD WINNER

THREE TIME RECIPIENTS OF THE MILLENNIUM YOUTH AWARD

SCHOOL SAFETY AWARD WINNER

GOOD CITIZEN AWARD

RIGHT STUFF AWARD

PALMETTO CENTER FOR WOMEN TWIN AWARD WINNERS

CONSUMER SPIRIT ORGANIZATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

&

PRESENTED WITH THE "2006 EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR'S AWARD"

WINNER OF THE

"DO SOMETHING SMART DRIVING GRANT PRESENTED BY KEEP THE DRIVE"

ACCEPTED INTO COLUMBIA COLLEGE WOMEN ICON RESEARCH PROJECT

nominated for the

NATIONAL ROADWAY SAFETY AWARD

THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY

THE BRICK AWARD

CNN HERO AWARD

and

SOUTH CAROLINA'S AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY CALENDAR

Our company is committed to making our roads and highways safer for all motorist, especially a young teenage driver. In Columbia, SC, October 2004 Department of Public Safety Statistics reported sixteen (16) teenager deaths in 20 days (number one cause of death was inattentiveness).

In our effort to help improve attentiveness on our highways, we offer safety products to make motorist aware of the special circumstance of drivers to allow them to operate in a safer driving environment.

The overwhelming public response to our safety product inspired us to bring it to market.

Please revisit our web site for alternative versions and upgrades as our company grows. Thank you for your interest in improving road safety, and don't forget to ALWAYS DRIVE SAFE!

L-R Tiffanie (President), Victoria (Customer Service Rep), Chestina (CEO), Twana (Vice President

When Chestina Perry was 15 years old she was eager to learn how to drive. Under the careful tutelage of her Mother; she hit the road only to be faced with extreme driving pressures. Horn blowing, tailgating, and vulgar gestures were some of the horrors she faced.

Determined to get her Driver's License; young Chestina persuaded her Mother to invest in some magnetic signs which she designed warning others of her lack of driving experience. The extra attentiveness to her needs made learning to drive a safer, more pleasurable experience.

After getting her Driver's License, Chestina continued to drive with her signs on the car. Motorists of all sorts began pulling her over asking how they could get the signs. Many offered to buy the ones she was using. The demand became so great Chestina decided to start a business and make the safety signs available for other motorists wanting a safer driving environment..

In October, 2004 Chestina Perry along with her 3 nieces: Tiffanie, Twana, and Victoria, started a company called Drive Safe and began retailing driver safety signs. In February 2005 the company was awarded the official patent for Driver Safety Notification Signs.

Since then they have enjoyed tremendous success. They've gained support from promenade local officials, their community, and around the world (please visit our News and Events Link to view press releases and other related material).

Click here to view their biography.