Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn basic maintenance techniques or common repairs, safety requirements, driving statistics, common driving hazards or auto breakdowns, and fuel efficiency ratings.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn three basic maintenance techniques or common repairs from a trusted source (mechanic, driving teacher, car expert, repair shop, OR instructional car care video).
- Compare safety requirements for a specific purpose (handling characteristics and safety features of five car models, two different insurance agencies required safety features and costs, OR test dummy crash and rollover ratings of three cars).
- Research driving statistics (top ten list of safe driving practices, what drivers do right and wrong, OR common safety issues among teens in your area) from a trusted expert (DMV, driver’s ed teacher, safe driving seminar, OR highway patrol officer), OR observe traffic yourself for 30 minutes each time, at three different times a day, AND note number of vehicles and how many safety violations you observe AND analyze the data.
- Research five common driving hazards or auto breakdowns (slippery roads, flat tires, overheated engine, foggy conditions, weather issues, road trash, etc.) from a trusted source (local service station, roadside service organization, OR online) OR make a roadside emergency kit AND know how to use everything inside it.
- Compare fuel efficiency ratings between comparable normal, hybrid, and electric vehicles, OR experiment with choosing to reduce fuel usage (record fuel efficiency for one normal week, then practice GSUSA Energy Efficient Driving Tips for one week and compare data), OR use a 3-mile radius map of your home AND decide three ways to cut your number of trips by half.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Virtual Programming for 2 of 5 steps from GSCSNJ
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online Version 1 OR Booklet Online Version 2
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Get a handle on basic car maintenance
- Investigate vehicle safety
- Research safe driving practices
- Find out what to do in case of an emergency
- Drive for a greener world
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online V1 OR Online V2)
(Part of 5 badge set)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- VTK Energy-Efficient Driving Tips by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
There are no correlating journeys or badges. We recommend a Fun Patch for other levels.
- Daisy – Fun Patch (no equivalent)
- Brownie – Fun Patch (My Great Day does not correlate)
- Junior – Fun Patch (Independence does not correlate save one requirement)
- Cadette – Fun Patch (Babysitter does not correlate)
- Senior – Car Care
- Ambassador – Fun Patch (no equivalent)
Learn about the Self Care Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Senior Badge List.
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