Developing Driver Performance For Life...

Hornby Driver Training are committed to helping young drivers (and their passengers) have the appropriate attitude to their responsibilities on the road.  John Hornby works as a volunteer on behalf of Brake, the road safety charity, to deliver presentations at no cost to schools and colleges to help students build awareness of the risks of being a new driver.

Audience:

The road Safety Ineractive Presentation entitled "Too Young To Die", is designed for teenagers (15-18 year olds).  It is an ideal addition to PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) sessions, Health Days and General Studies for school or colleges.  The presentation can be delivered to group sizes of10 to 30 people as a part of the presentation involves discussions in small groups.

Aim and Objectives:

The aim is to increase the awareness of young people to the risks faced by driving and being a passenger on the modern road.  By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to :

  • Explain the risks faced by young drivers and passengers and the extent of road death and injury in the UK
  • Understand why young drivers are more at risk on the road
  • Descibe the consequences that can result from dangerous driving
  • Discuss the effects of road death and injury on casualties and their family and friends
  • Understand how to stay safe on the road

Presentation Content and Length:

The presentation takes approximately two hours to deliver (including 15 minutes to show Brake's "Too Young to Die" DVD). 

The course can be delivered in one session, or split into two one hour sessions.

The presentation covers the following content:

  • Crash statistics
  • Driver Behaviour
  • Young drivers and risk taking
  • Consequences of dangerous driving
  • DVD - interviews with people affected by crashes
  • Being safe on the road - practical advice
    • Sober up
    • Drugs and driving
    • Slow down
    • Belt up
  • Other areas for follow up
  • Summary and Review

Price and Other Info:

There is no cost involved as Hornby Driver Training deliver this free of charge on behalf of Brake, the road safety charity.

Hornby Driver Training have all their own equipment, so all that is required is a suitable room that will allow the group to be split into smaller groups for discussion work.

If you would like further information or would like Hornby Driver Training to deliver this interactive presentation, please contact us here.