nick andino. >> i feel it's great to know that i will be going to college soon, and i will get a job that i want. >> 12 months ago they were sleeping late and the parents were pulling their hair, and all of a sudden they're in a cap and gown walking in front of the crowd of people applauding and saying, you did it. you did it. >> axelrod: newbridge is compiling an impressive report card. 85% of the graduates we just saw will move on the college or vocational school, many while juggling jobs, as well. ahead, putting the brakes on dashboard distractions. that story is next. being driven to distraction. more and more dash boards on new cars are looking like video games. the trouble starts when drivers pay more attention to their dash boards than the road. mark strassmann now with a new effort to ensure more technology doesn't mean less safety. >> reporter: ups driver ron "big dog" sowder retired last month with a remarkable safety record. 50 years behind the wheel of his big rig and not a single fender bender. you've driven four million miles without an accident. how is that possible? >