Young Driver Expo

Date: 28/08/2024 07:00am - 04:30pm

Description: As part of the Life Ready program for Year 11, students will attend the Young Driver Expo in Tamworth. The aim of the program is The aim of the program is:

1. To provide timely information for learner and provisional drivers on the issues of using mobile phones, speed, inattention, fatigue, drugs, drink driving, insurance costs and with motor vehicles, maintaining a safe vehicle, heavy vehicles awareness and possible outcomes of having a crash such as a brain injury and personal trauma;

2. To improve young driver's awareness and perception of the risks and responsibilities associated with being a driver/passenger of a motor vehicle;

3. To increase awareness and knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving and the associated impact in the area of health, financial and social costs;

4. To encourage young people to plan ahead and look after their friends when

socialising to minimise 'risky' choices;

5. To promote better communication between parents and young drivers and an appreciation of both parental and young driver expectations during the 'learn to drive' period; and

6. To enhance road safety and drug education being taught in schools, mainly in

the Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) curriculum area.

Participants: Year 11

Venue: Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre (TREC)

Faculty: Careers/Library/EALD

Attending Staff: Jessica Brennan, Scott Howey, Kimberley Kelly, Daniel Sole