Safer Driving Ahead

19 June 2003

Over fifty fifth year pupils from the Nicolson Institute and Sir E. Scott Secondary Schools have received pre-driving training as part of the Western Isles Community Safety Project.

The ‘Pre-Driving Project’ aims to provide a training course for pupils before they sit their driving test; each session will cover broad areas including the mechanics of a safe car, driving instruction, the law and driving, basic road safety issues, and how misuse of alcohol and drugs can affect driving.

The sessions were intended to encourage pre-driver safety and students received a ‘Basic Pre Driver Training Course’ certificate on successful completion of the project.

The incentive for providing this training is supported by knowledge that new drivers make up the minority of licence holders; just 10%, but are involved in 29% of accidents.

The course was funded from resources allocated to Community Safety by the Comhairle and the Scottish Executive.

Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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