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UPDATE - ENGADINE ROTARY U-TURN THE WHEEL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOLS
With Engadine Rotary now active after Covid isolations and this coupled with the sad news of recent motor vehicle deaths involving young people , we have reviewed and prioritized the U -Turn the Wheel program. We wish to advise the following updated program for 2022 .
U-Turn the Wheel will be conducted at the following High Schools and dates
Engadine High --- 13th September 2022
Heathcote High ----10th October 2022
St John Bosco College - 16th November 2022
2. Rotary's U-Turn the Wheel Program
This program has been developed to help today's youth have a better understanding of what is entailed in becoming a safe and responsible driver. Working in conjunction with the NSW Police, the Roads and Maritime Services Authority, local community organisations and local Liquor Accords, the campaign has run many successful sessions since its inception and with a marked decline in accidents among the shire's teenage population .
3. Who is involved
The program is designed for year 11 school students in participating high schools, who have become eligible to drive and/or who have commenced driving.
4. What is involved
Through a series of demonstrations in a seminar and participating situations students are shown the impacts of bad driving habits and poor road skills through eyes of experienced speakers from the Police and Ambulance services, NRMA and St George Youth Services. They learn about:-
1. Risk taking behaviour 2. Speeding 3. Legal Consequences of bad driving
4. Traffic Hints &Tips 5. Drugs & Alcohol and driving and 6. Driver distractions
1. Risk taking behaviour 2. Speeding 3. Legal Consequences of bad driving
4. Traffic Hints &Tips 5. Drugs & Alcohol and driving and 6. Driver distractions
5. Program Sessions
The sessions of a typical program include:
5. 1. Keeping your L's & P's -
This session is conducted by the local Police Highway Patrol and covers:-
1.Risk taking behaviour. 2. Speed 3. Legal Consequences
This session also includes a static demonstration of a Highway Patrol Car
5. 2. New Driver Survival
This session is usually conducted by experienced teachers from the Trent Driving School. It covers:-
1.Traffic Hints &Tips 2. Stopping time and general matters relating to learning to drive.
1.Traffic Hints &Tips 2. Stopping time and general matters relating to learning to drive.
5. 3. Picking up the pieces
Conducted by Paramedic Staff of the NSW Ambulance Service it covers the subject of " Why crashes happen and driver attitude " and the consequences of bad decisions
5.4. Being fit to drive
Presented by members of the St George Youth Services, this session discusses the effects of alcohol and drugs on decision making, fine-motor skills and risk taking.
5.5 Buying a safe used car
Presented by members of the NRMA Motoring and Services Department, students are given an insight to the challenges facing a buyer of a used motor vehicle, highlighting the things that may not be what they are actually like. They provide helpful hints on the major items to critically examine.
5.6. Driver Distractions
Conducted by St George Youth Services it involves students participating in role plays to show the effects of distractions on drivers when other things are happening around and within the car
It should be noted that as the program depends on the availability of the Volunteer presenters who normally have full time jobs, some minor variations to the program may be required on any particular day.
6.Contacts and Coordination
High Schools wishing to participate in the program should contact our Club's UTurn the Wheel Coordinator ( who will arrange and coordinate with the District U Turn the Wheel group . For contact details ( control Click ) . More information can be found on the U Turn The Wheel Facebook [ click here ]
7. Photographs of an earlier Session at St John Bosco
Students listening and getting very good advice from experienced Paramedic Ambulance officer Bruce Tinsdale about "Picking up the Pieces " of accidents. And Bruce should know from his everyday experiences
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1. Information for our High Schools and Parents 2016 program
In 2022 U-Turn the wheel will be conducted at the following High Schools and dates
Engadine High --- 13th September 2022
Heathcote High ----10th October 2022
St John Bosco College - 16th November 2022
School Principals please Note .
2. Rotary's U-Turn the Wheel Program
This program has been developed to help today's youth have a better understanding of what is entailed in becoming a safe and responsible driver. Working in conjunction with the NSW Police, the Roads and Maritime Authority, local community organisations and local Liquor Accords, the campaign has run many successful sessions since its inception and with a marked decline in accidents among the shires teenage population .
3. Who is involved
The program is designed for year 11 school students in participating high schools, who have become eligible to drive and/or who have commenced driving.
4. What is involved
Through a series of demonstrations in a seminar and participating situations students are shown the impacts of bad driving habits and poor road skills through eyes of experienced speakers from the Police and Ambulance services, NRMA and YouthSafe. They learn about:-
1. Risk taking behaviour
1. Risk taking behaviour
2. Speeding
3. Legal Consequences of bad driving
4. Traffic Hints &Tips
4. Traffic Hints &Tips
5. Drugs & Alcohol and driving
The sessions of a typical program include:
5. 1. Keeping your L's & P's -
This session is conducted by the local Police Highway Patrol and covers:-
1.Risk taking behaviour.
This session is conducted by the local Police Highway Patrol and covers:-
1.Risk taking behaviour.
2. Speed
3. Legal Consequences
This session also includes a static demonstration of a Highway Patrol Car
This session also includes a static demonstration of a Highway Patrol Car
5. 2. New Driver Survival
This session is usually conducted by experienced teachers from the Trent Driving School. It covers:-
1.Traffic Hints &Tips
1.Traffic Hints &Tips
2. Stopping time and the reflex tester,as the main focus
5. 3. Picking up the pieces
Conducted by Paramedic Staff of the NSW Ambulance Service it covers the subject of " Why crashes happen and driver attitude "
Conducted by Paramedic Staff of the NSW Ambulance Service it covers the subject of " Why crashes happen and driver attitude "
5.4. Being fit to drive
Presented by members of the NSW Community Health Department, this session discusses the effects of alcohol and drugs on decision making, fine-
motor skills and risk taking. In this session participants are introduced to "Beer Goggles" to enable them to experience the effect of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
5.5 Buying a safe used car
Presented by members of the NRMA Motoring and Services Department, students are given an insight to the challenges facing a buyer of a used motor vehicle, highlighting the things that may not be what they are actually like. They provide helpful hints on the major items to critically examine.
5.6. Accident Survivor
Presented by members of the NRMA Motoring and Services Department, students are given an insight to the challenges facing a buyer of a used motor vehicle, highlighting the things that may not be what they are actually like. They provide helpful hints on the major items to critically examine.
5.6. Accident Survivor
Conducted by the Brain Injury Association of NSW, their members discuss with all students, the results of accidents, the future of Victims and the impacts on families.
It should be noted that as the program depends on the availability of the Volunteer presenters who normally have full time jobs, some minor variations to the program may be required on any particular day.
High Schools wishing to participate in the program should contact our Club's UTurn the Wheel Coordinator who will arrange and coordinate with the District U Turn the Wheel group . For contact details click here
High Schools wishing to participate in the program should contact our Club's UTurn the Wheel Coordinator who will arrange and coordinate with the District U Turn the Wheel group . For contact details click here
6. More Contacts
Visit U Turn The Wheel Facebook [ click here ]
7. Photographs of an earlier Session at St John Bosco College
Students listening and getting very good advice from experienced Paramedic Ambulance officer Bruce Tinsdale about "Picking up the Pieces " of accidents. And Bruce should know from his everyday experiences
Youthsafe recognises the high rate of serious injury of young people on our roads, and works hard to address this through a number of programs, including resources, research programs and the promotion of best practice initiatives
For More about Youth Safe Click here
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