EVERY parent’s worst nightmare is that phone call in the middle of the night saying their child has been in an accident.
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Steps were put in place this week to ensure that can be prevented among young Griffith drivers at the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program.
RYDA is aimed at young that are in the process of getting on the roads and behind the wheel.
Held annually at Yanco Agricultural Institute, the initiative aims to equip youth with the right tools and skills to prevent an accident from occurring.
Students hear from accident survivors, learn about hazards and distractions, find out what happens after a crash and seeing first hand the impact of speeding and having to stop abruptly.
This year also marked a significant milestone with the 3000th student undertaking the program. Max Hatty from Yanco Agricultural High School was that student and said he had learned plenty from taking part in RYDA.
“I think it’s really good, especially in rural places where some might have been driving for some time, but now they can learn more about safety,” he said.