More than 400 high school students from Esperance will learn about the consequences of risky driving during RAC Project Road Smart at Esperance Civic Centre tomorrow.
As part of the event, students will watch a filmed re-enactment of a serious car crash, featuring real-life paramedics, firefighters and police who demonstrate how they respond to road trauma.
RAC General Manager External Relations, Will Golsby said 106 lives have already been lost on WA roads this year, with the majority of those in regional areas.
“Road trauma can be devastating, leaving lasting physical, emotional, and psychological scars that affect victims and their loved ones for a lifetime," Mr Golsby said.
"RAC's Project Road Smart is a powerful and engaging way for students to receive invaluable road safety education and practical insights as they work towards obtaining their licenses."
Guest speaker Robert Pike, who at 17 was involved in a tragic crash which led to the loss of three friends and the loss of his legs from below the knees, will share his personal experience with road trauma.
“I was the same age as these students with a mindset of ‘it would never happen to me’ even though we were speeding, and weren’t driving to the weather conditions,” Mr Pike said.
“For change to happen, students need to see the consequences and not just hear about them.”
Students will also hear from Julian Pace, CEO and Founder of Happiness Co. about instilling confidence and resilience in students, helping them make safe, informed decisions behind the wheel and in everyday life.
RAC Project Road Smart is a free road safety event for year 10 to 12 students, run by RAC with support from WA Police, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and St John WA.
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