Driver Education program

For close to 20 years, Deniliquin High School in conjunction with the Driver Education Subcommittee of the P&C, have organised a one-week intensive Driver Education Program for all Year 10 students. Many people and organisations in the community give up their valuable time to ensure that this program can operate.

Some of the sessions include;

Around Town: Students follow the chain of command that would occur in the event of a road accident, from insurance agency & hospital to the police station and then the court. At each place, students will learn what part this agency plays in processing a road accident.

Deniliquin Car Club: practical sessions aimed at improving the students’ driving skills, at the Deniliquin Car Club.

Mock Accident: students witness our emergency services in action as they respond to a mock accident and remove and treat victims trapped in a car following a collision.

Guest Speaker: A range of speakers whose lives have been impacted by road trauma address students and recount the events leading up to these events and the effect this has had on their life.

ATA Truck: this group travels from Northern Australia each year to be a part of our program. The truck is fitted with interactive activities to raise the student’s awareness of scenarios they may encounter on the roads when driving.

Every student who completes the one week program is eligible for a FREE 1 hr driving lesson with local instructor, Brian Purtill. This lesson is funded by the Driver Education Subcommittee of the P&C. Students can start accessing these lessons with Brian once school finishes for the year.