Passenger Power and Introduction to Driving is an interactive road‑safety presentation aimed at KS4 students who are approaching driving age or who regularly travel as passengers. The presentation explores the responsibilities of drivers and passengers, the risks faced by young drivers, and the impact of distraction, speed, alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and seatbelt use. Learners are encouraged to reflect on their own behaviours, understand the influence passengers can have on driver safety, and recognise how informed decisions can help prevent serious collisions and save lives.
Warning: There is a video in the presentation that may be upsetting for some viewers.
How To Use
- Use the slides in sequence, supported by the presenter notes, to guide discussion and engagement throughout the session.
- Encourage participation through hands‑up questions, short discussions, and reflective prompts to help learners relate content to real‑life experiences.
- Pause at key slides to explore topics such as learning to drive, costs, passenger influence, and risk‑taking behaviours.
- Deliver emotive video content sensitively, using the built‑in trigger warning and allowing learners to step out or speak to staff if needed.
- Reinforce key safety messages around seatbelts, speed limits, mobile phones, impairment, and decision‑making for both drivers and passengers.
- Use the final slides to summarise learning and encourage learners to look out for themselves and others on the road.