Updated pre-driver education package is launched
A redesigned version of the DriveFit young driver intervention, designed to be delivered in schools and colleges without the need for an external facilitator, has been launched alongside a new evaluation report.
Developed by the RAC Foundation with funding from The Road Safety Trust and support from Road Safety GB, the original DriveFit consisted of:
- A 40-minute film, delivered in the classroom, which introduced students to the risks and protective strategies relevant to young drivers
- A 45-minute online facilitated workshop, delivered within two weeks of the film, led by professional facilitators using a structured framework to help students reflect on the film and apply the learning to their own lives
DriveFit 2.0 builds on the initial intervention by combining selected film content with three structured, teacher-led lessons.
The lessons focus on:
- Driving practice and hazard prediction
- Vehicle safety and managing distractions
- Managing fatigue and speed
The programme is strengths-based, aiming to build skills, judgement, and practical strategies rather than relying on shock tactics. It is also designed to fit naturally within PSHE or enrichment provision, supporting scalable delivery without the need for external facilitators.
With funding from The Road Safety Trust, the RAC Foundation has evaluated the new iteration of the intervention. The evaluation found that DriveFit 2.0 is feasible to deliver as a teacher-led, curriculum-embedded programme and acceptable to students, with lessons rated as credible, useful, and moderately engaging.
