Teenagers encouraged to take 'pre-driving' course

10:30am Sunday 11th January 2009

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A COUNCIL and local driving instructors are encouraging teenagers to take a driving course before they begin their lessons on the road.

The Road Safety Team at Buckinghamshire County Council has teamed up with the Association of Wycombe and District Driving Instructors to promote the pre-driver course.

The two day course, costing £95, is aimed at 16-18-year-olds, and will be held on February 17 and 18 at Wycombe High School, at a cost of £95.

During the two days the youngsters will be shown how to apply for a provisional licence and prepare for both the Theory and Practical Driving Tests, and there will be a presentation by The Driving Standards Agency and Buckinghamshire Fire Service.

The teenagers will have the opportunity to drive a car with the help of a driving instructor Valerie Letheren, portfolio holder for transportation, said: “This course is an excellent introduction for pre-drivers. We hope that it will help young drivers understand the key risk areas and to stay safe and drive responsibly.”

Under-25’s are involved in almost a quarter of all crashes causing death or injury, but only make up nine per cent of the total number of licence holders.

During 2007 there were 72 collisions involving young drivers where someone was killed or seriously injured.

For more information or to book a place contact Roger Johnston on 01494 520026, or Julie Martin on 01628 523235, or log onto www.awddi.co.uk.