Karratha high school students will learn about the devastating reality of road trauma during RAC Project Road Smart at the Red Earth Arts Precinct 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 80 lives have already been lost on WA roads this year, with 59 per cent of those in regional areas.
“Educating students as they’re starting to get behind the wheel is crucial in driving home the impact of road trauma and reducing the alarming number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads,” Mr Golsby said.
“RAC Project Road Smart teaches students about the importance of safe driver and passenger behaviour, as well as the effects that alcohol, speed, reckless behaviour, and inattention have on driving.”
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.
Students will also hear from Robbie Figg, General Manager of Happiness Co. about empowering the individual to overcome peer pressure and the impact of the decisions they make 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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