Origin Caring About Road Safety (CARS) program.
We’ve listened to local concerns about the number of serious road accidents involving young drivers.
That’s why we’ve been working together with the local community and RACQ to design a program that will equip young drivers with the kind of driving skills and positive driving attitudes that could help save lives. Over 900 drivers have already benefited from our programs and we’re pleased to offer more places this year.
The new Origin Caring About Road Safety (CARS) program is coming to schools in Tara, Miles, Chinchilla, Dalby, Roma, Biloela and Moura and we have places available for students aged over 16 who have a Queensland learner licence*. The program is a half day course and includes practical driver training on controlled local roads with RACQ, which can count for up to 1.5 hours in a Learner Driver’s logbook.
Students will only pay $50 for a half day course instead of $320, as Origin is subsidising over 80% of the cost to make sure as many students as possible can participate.
To find out more about the School Driver Training program, check out the School brochure or contact your school.
Cars Cup
This year we are pleased to announce the launch of the CARS Cup challenge! A big congratulations goes to Roma State College for receiving the highest combined average participation and e-learning scores. Roma State College will receive $1000 to spend on sports equipment or for their school library, in addition to the CARS Cup trophy that they can proudly display at their school until the next CARS Cup winner is announced.
The trophy will be engraved with their school’s name and the plaque will be updated with the new school winner each year. Congratulations also goes to Miles State High School for being the runner up. Thanks to all participating schools for their involvement in our CARS Driving Training program this year.
For a list of parent and student information sessions please click here
The 2012 CARS Driver Training dates are listed here.
*Participants must bring their valid Queensland learner licence on the day and meet all legal requirements to drive.
Want to hear what others have to say?
We’re happy to introduce some of the young people who have completed the program.
“It was well planned and fun, a good mix of behavioural habits and practical skills.”Andrew Smith, Miles
“It was fun and educational, I would recommend it to everyone.”Crystin Cann, Tara
“Your peers were in the car so it was more life-like.”Jennifer Deacon, Chinchilla
“It was more of a ‘real’ situation than you’d get in a normal driving lesson. ”Shannon Hardy, Chinchilla
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