A dramatic mock crash event, combined with the presence of the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania and Headway Support Services, brought home lifesaving safety messages to young drivers at a recent Road Safety Expo in the City of Clarence.
Held at a local secondary college – Rosny College – the event raised awareness about the risks and consequences of road crashes for young drivers and encouraged future drivers from Rosny and surrounding schools to drive to survive on the roads.
The event promoted safety messages to new drivers, particularly the consequences of dangerous/inattentive driving, including speeding, drink/drugs driving, overloading with passengers, and inattentiveness through mobile phone use.
Messages and advice on registration, insurance, car maintenance and driving to avoid road kill were also available.
The expo was created for young drivers by members of Clarence’s Youth Network Advisory Group (YNAG).
YNAG was supported through the Clarence Road Safety Partnership (CRSP), a collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) and Clarence City Council.
Chairperson of the CRSP committee Alderman Kaye McFarlane praised YNAG for taking the initiative and coordinating the event.
“It’s fantastic that the young people of Clarence are standing up and speaking out about reducing the road toll, particularly among the young,” Alderman McFarlane said. “Young people often travel great distances by car to attend Rosny College, so these are vital messages and we are proud to help via our partnership with the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.”
