- How to make informed decisions as a driver, pedestrian, passenger and cyclist
- Ways in which personal decisions impact upon road safety in society
- To develop positive attitudes which are demonstrated in safe road user behavior.
- Research causes of the most common types of vehicular collisions
- Identify and describe the concept of risk and the consequences of it in association with the following factors:
» Peer pressure
» Passenger influences
» Speed, fatigue, alcohol
» Drugs/medication
» Inattention/distraction - Develop strategies to increase personal safety and the safety of others
- Discuss the implications of current and future technologies on safe road use
- Identify a range of personal decisions that impact upon road safety in society.
- Enjoys practical research
- Wants to better understand and explain contemporary road use issues
- Enjoys working in small groups
- Is interested in vehicle safety initiatives.
