An email alert from the DSA:
DSA & SQA honoured in road safety awards
An innovative road safety qualification developed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will today receive a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
The Safe Road User Award is aimed primarily at 14-16 year olds. It aims to influence young people’s attitudes to road safety and give them a solid grounding in safe road use before they learn to drive. Holders who go on to learn to drive can take a shorter version of the car theory test. The qualification was piloted at Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy.
The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards are presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to improving road safety.
Announcing the award, HRH Prince Michael GCVO said: “I am delighted to present this award. It is a pioneering and ingenious approach to senior school road safety education.”
Jill Lewis, DSA’s Director of Driver Education and Learning said: “DSA is delighted to receive this special award for a special qualification. Not only does the Safe Road User qualification increase the students’ knowledge and awareness about using the roads, ultimately it could also save their lives.
To see the press release in full, please visit the DSA website.