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PROGRAM SESSIONS

      
     
  Stopping Distances:
Students are shown the impact of differing speeds, reaction time and vehicle traction on the length of time that it takes to stop a vehicle. They are given the opportunity to travel in a vehicle, driven by a licensed driving instructor, as well as observe from outside. The importance of the condition of the vehicle is emphasised along with the impact of road conditions.		  
     
Talking to road crash survivors, no second chances   Hazard Perception:
An interactive discussion aimed at familiarising students with the most common crashes involving young people. By establishing what hazards are, how to anticipate them and strategies to avoid them, students gain valuable knowledge, encouraging a development of their attitudes towards safe driving.

Try the short quiz on the right to test your awareness.

  
     
  Safe Celebrating and Fatigue:
An interactive discussion about the effects of drugs, alcohol and fatigue on person’s reaction time and ability to make decisions whilst driving. Through the use of workshops, students identify alternative actions and contingency plans to ensure they are celebrating safely.		    
     
  Your Choice – Police:
Students are shown a video containing footage of a young lady whose life is cut tragically short on the night of her 18th birthday party after a crash involving alcohol and excessive speed. The Police Officer invites an open discussion with the students about the video and its themes.		    
     
  Crashes Do Happen –
Personal stories from road crash survivors:
A powerful presentation by a crash survivor who has a brain injury as a result of a vehicle crash. The session demonstrates to students that car crashes can happen to them and that such crashes can leave permanent trauma for the survivor, their families and the community at large.		    
     
  Finance & Insurance:
An interactive presentation, involving role-plays aiming to raise the levels of financial literacy in relation to insurance, registration, buying a vehicle and other related topics.		    
     
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