On the Roads Program
The On the Roads program is a free road safety education program suited to Year 10 to 12 students. The program is designed to help keep students safe on the roads by influencing risk reduction, increasing resilience and encouraging responsible behaviour.
The On the Roads program consists of several interactive road safety workshops (each 45-60 minutes in length), a youth road trauma awareness event (RAC bstreetsmart) as well as other supporting resources.
On the Roads Program - teacher booklet (PDF 1.4MB)
Presentation 1: Back Seat Driver
Target Audience: Year 10
We discuss:
- The role of passengers in vehicles.
- Strategies for travelling safely in vehicles.
- Information and activities on speed, fatigue, seatbelts, alcohol, drugs and distractions.
Presentation 2: Buying a Car
Target Audience: Year 10 to 12
We discuss:
- The importance of purchasing a safe vehicle.
- ANCAP and Used Car Safety Ratings.
- Contracts, insurance, registrations, and PPSR checks.
Presentation 3: Drink, Drugs and Driving
Target Audience: Year 11 and 12
We discuss:
- The effects of alcohol and drugs whilst driving.
- Standard drinks.
- Decision making strategies to help students to travel home safely.
Presentation 4: My Decisions, My Destination
Target Audience: Year 11 and 12
We discuss:
- The impact of road trauma - the ripple effect.
- The aspects of life that can be affected by road trauma.
- The decisions that people make and how these impact upon their lives.
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