Schools - What you need to know

The RYDA Programme was developed in NSW Australia, in conjunction with road safety researchers and two Government departments having prime responsibility for road safety and education - Roads and Traffic Authority and the Department of Education and Training.

The Programme is progressively being reviewed to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and school curriculum in other States and Territories.
A similar process is underway in New Zealand.

Participating schools work with RYDA and local Rotary Clubs to arrange for year 11 students to be transported to a venue (not more than 45 minutes bus journey from school) on an agreed day.

Students participate for one day from 9.30am to 2.30pm rotating through 6 sessions:

- It's your decision - you choose
- Crashes do happen
- Safe celebrating and fatigue
- Financial and legal responsibilities of driving
- Hazard perception
- Safe stopping distances

The one-day event is followed up with emailed competitions and information to prolong retention of key messages.