The document is a guide for 15-18 year olds on road safety. It provides statistics that road crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds. It discusses how young and male drivers are most at risk of crashing. Peer pressure from friends increases risk. Dangers of speeding, drinking/drugs, and not wearing seatbelts are covered. Real stories of youths killed or injured in crashes are shared to emphasize the serious risks and consequences of unsafe driving. Pledges are provided to drive sober, below speed limits, and wear seatbelts at all times.
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Teachers Road Safety
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2. How many people do you think are involved in road crashes EVERY DAY in the UK? Number of deaths Number of serious injuries (including brain damage, paralysis, limb loss) Number of slight injuries 9 89 673 Many of those killed and injured are people your age. Road crashes are the biggest killer of 15-24 year-olds.
3. How safe do you feel in cars, compared to other types of transport? You’re much more likely to die in a car or on a motorbike than on trains, buses, planes or ferries 2.5 deaths per billion km travelled 0.2 deaths per billion km travelled 0.4 deaths per billion km travelled 105 deaths per billion km travelled Less than 0.01 deaths per billion km travelled Less than 0.01 deaths per billion km travelled
4. What types of driver do you think are most likely to crash and why?
5. Young drivers, especially young male drivers, are much more likely to kill themselves and others in road crashes, compared to older drivers
7. FACT: Young drivers are more likely to crash if they have their mates in the car Why do you think that is? How can you look out for your own and your mates’ safety… … if you’re getting a lift with mates? … if you’re driving with your mates in the car?
27. Emma Greathead - killed age 18 while getting a lift home from a friend Nick Bennett - seriously injured age 18 when overtaking Ashley Brixey – killed age 20 as a passenger with his friend who had been drinking and taking drugs Aaron Turner – knocked down and killed age 12 by a young speeding driver If you’re thinking about breaking the rules, think of them
Editor's Notes
This lesson is all about risks you face on roads – as passengers and as drivers. It includes information on how many young people are affected by death and injury on roads and practical information on how you can all reduce your chances of being in a road crash. This information comes from road safety charity Brake.
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