WSCC – helping new, young drivers be safer on the roads – with parents’ help

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is excited to announce a new, free webinar developed by Warwickshire County Council for the parents and guardians of young drivers who have recently passed their test and who are about to begin driving independently.

The fire service’s Head of Prevention, Nathan Cross, said: “Young drivers are at higher risk on the road due to their inexperience. They are less able to spot hazards and more likely to take risks, resulting in one in five crashing within a year of passing their test.

“As a parent or guardian, your influence on your young person’s ability to become a safe independent driver is more powerful than you might think. This free online event explores how you can play a vital role in shaping the safe driving habits that will continue to be critical to your young person’s road safety long after they pass their test.”

This free 60-minute event takes place on October 1 from 6 pm to 7 pm. Please be advised that spaces are limited. You can find out more and register for the event here