Participation in RRISK program reduces the risk of young driver crashes by 44%
MEDIA RELEASE - Thursday 12 November 2009
The RRISK (Reduce Risk, Increase Student Knowledge) program has been identified as a ‘best practice’ model by the George Institute of International Health in newly published research which linked participation in RRISK with a 44% reduced risk of crashes for young drivers. RRISK is about to be rolled out for year 11 students across the North Coast. Over 3600 students from 48 high schools will be attending the program which starts on 17 November.
The research compared the impact of 2 education programs for high school students on traffic infringements and crashes for young drivers. RRISK, described as a ‘resilience focused’ program by the researchers, is the first and only educational program to have resulted in a 44% reduction in road crashes. Those who attended the other ‘driver focused’ program had no reduction in crashes. These findings are part of Australia’s largest study of young drivers, ‘the DRIVE study” which involved over 20,000 Provisional (P plate) drivers in NSW.
Parents have more influence than they think!
MEDIA RELEASE - Monday 16 November 2009
Parents need to model the behaviour they expect from their children especially when it comes to driving and alcohol use. “Suddenly becoming considerate road users when
teaching your children to drive is too late”, said Ray Clark, Road Safety Officer with Tweed Shire Council. “Your child has been observing your driving behaviour from as early as five years of age, long before they get their Learner’s licence”.
Helping young people avoid or manage risks
MEDIA RELEASE - Friday November 13, 2009
The Coffs Advocate. To read full article, Click here
Driving Home RRISK message
MEDIA RELEASE - Saturday November 7, 2009
The Northern Star. To read full article, Click here
