teenzone

Our main aim is to contribute to a reduction in the numbers of those killed or seriously injured (KSI’s) on Northern Irelands roads, by increasing the road safety knowledge, skills and understanding of road users through education, training and publicity.

For teenagers we aim to meet these targets through the following .

This scheme has been designed to provide young people with a proper attitude towards driving as well as a higher degree of skill. The course consists of 12 hours driver training on the road. Students are taught in pairs and spend 6 hours practical driving and 6 hours as an observer in a modern, dual controlled car with a DOE Approved Driving Instructor. The scheme is subsidised by the Department of the Environment and must be completed during school hours.

Theatre companies are booked to perform to both primary and post primary school audiences, in order to educate young people about important road safety messages.

The Department of the Environment Road Safety Education Officer Service supports schools in a unique concept within the UK offering road traffic studies.
It can be taught as a separate timetabled subject or as a cross-curricular activity, and has been designed to prepare you to become more informed about road safety and be more responsible road users.

This course has also been designed to teach you to be a more responsible road user It consists of both internal and external assessment components, one of which involves practical riding activities.