Schools
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 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 15 - 17 year old 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:

• Police
  
• Crash Survivor
  
• Plan B
  
• My Wheels
  
• Hazards Distractions and Risk
  
• Stopping Distances

The one-day event is followed up with competitions on this website and information to prolong retention of key messages.
During 2011 year some schools will be involved in a RYDA evaluationn that compares pre course to post course awareness as well as a 3 month follow up to assess retention of key messages.