Road Safety - KS4 Drivers and Passengers

This resource has been created by the Road Safety Coordinator at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.  The lesson focuses on road safety and explores the consequences of the fatal 4 – speeding, driving without a seatbelt, using a mobile phone or a hand-held device whilst driving and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.  This lesson is designed to be delivered to new drivers, pre-drivers and those who may be starting to travel as passengers in their friends’ vehicle.  The presentation includes a video which explores a real-life incident in which a passenger loses their life as a result of not wearing a seatbelt and getting in a car with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol.  This video may be distressing to some viewers.  Thank you to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for sharing this resource.

This lesson is designed to be delivered to new drivers, pre-drivers and those who may be starting to travel as passengers in their friends’ vehicle.  It is important to be aware of any members of the audience who may have been affected by a RTC (Road Traffic Collision) or any of the topics covered within the video and/or the presentation.  We advise you to speak to the supervising adult about this before delivering the presentation.  Detailed guidance on how to deliver this presentation can be found in the accompanying lesson plan which is linked below.