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Year 11 Driver Awareness Training Day

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On Friday 23 August, Year 11 attended the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) program at Homebush, engaging in a variety of six practical and powerful workshops, educating us on the foundation for safe road use throughout our lives.

The six interactive sessions included: speed and stopping, drive S.O.S, the ‘I’ in drive, road choices, crash investigators, and Genevieve’s story. We had the opportunity to hear from a Police Officer and discussed the key risk areas for young drivers and passengers. We also heard from a crash survivor, and had the unique opportunity to investigate the collision that changed her life. 

This day was an eye-opening and educating experience which challenged the way road safety is viewed. It allowed us to identify crash factors realising how they are preventable; appreciate how personal factors affect risk; develop personal strategies and plans; and approach driving as a social responsibility.  

Brielle Bithio 
Year 11 Student