Young Driver Course for FSG Sixth Form

In PSHE lessons this term, we have delivered the award-winning Young Driver and Passenger Course via Kent County Council. The Safer Road User Team officers visited the school on the 8th December for a live Q&A session.

The students have explored the following topics:

Driving and Seeing – We provide students with understanding as to crash causation, explore hazard perception, limitations to our vision and how this can impact on our judgement.

Impairment – We look at alcohol, drugs, mobiles and fatigue can affect driver awareness and the affect/consequences of driving.

Speed and Force – How does speed relate to stopping distance.  We look at the limitations of grip, road surface and how these change with the elements.  The students review seatbelt rules in their car.

Impulse and Control – We examine the main factor (human error) in the cause of crashes and how emotions impact on impulse and behaviours when we drive.  We study crash scenarios and discuss how the emotional state of the driver has influenced the decision making

Kent County Council have provided a handy video and guide for parents/carers about the course.

https://kentroadsafety.info/what-we-do/young-driver-courses/

https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/kent_parent_guide?fr=sZmYyMDYyOTkxMzA