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RAC’s Community Education team will visit Leeming Senior High School next week to educate students about staying safe on the roads.
RAC General Manager Corporate Affairs, Will Golsby said 15 lives had already been lost on our roads this year and it was crucial to educate students about road safety to reduce fatalities and serious injuries.
“We teach students the importance of being safe behind the wheel and the effects that alcohol, drugs, reckless behaviour and inattention have on driving,” Mr Golsby said.
“Drivers aged between 17 and 24 are at a much higher risk of being killed or seriously injured on our roads compared to older drivers.
“Road users are also becoming increasingly distracted, with inattention now comparable to the number of deaths and serious injuries caused by speed and drink driving.
“These are very concerning figures which we want to improve by ensuring future generations of drivers have a good understanding of road safety and the consequences of bad decisions.”
Leeming Senior High School Workplace Learning Coordinator, Trevor Welsh said the school implements the RAC program every year and that the feedback from parents was always exceptional.
“Parents are really on board with how we are increasing our students’ knowledge and understanding of responsible, safe driving practices.”
The presentations will combine visual, factual and interactive learning activities in a road safety workshop.
RAC’s Community Education team travels across regional WA each year and has delivered road safety messages to more than 540,000 students since 2002.
To find out more visit https://rac.com.au/about-rac/community-programs.
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Media Contact: 0401 703 719 or media@rac.com.au
