Students in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay and across Victoria now have access to a new interactive road safety education program delivered at schools with the Road Smart Interactive program.
Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne launched the program aimed at boosting road safety education in all Victorian secondary schools on August 19.
It is delivered in partnership with Museums Victoria and will be facilitated by skilled road safety educators.
The interactive program uses the latest immersive technology to guide students through a series of educational exercises, all aimed at teaching young people about road safety.
Students learn about safe road environments, safe vehicles and explore the impacts of crash forces. Students also test their knowledge of road safety issues like speed, drink driving and distractions.
Road Smart Interactive is free for all secondary schools across Victoria and targets Year 9, 10 and 11 students and those undertaking the VCE Vocational Major.
A highlight of the program is a virtual reality road trip exploring the history of road safety in Victoria and discovering what a future with zero road deaths and serious injuries would look like.
The program features elements adapted from the award-winning Road to Zero Experience at Melbourne Museum, including the use of immersive digital and virtual reality experiences.
Ms Horne said the government is making sure school students across the state have access to engaging, evidence-based road safety programs and resources that help the next generation to stay safe on our roads.
“The earlier we can start a conversation around road safety, whether that be in classrooms or at home, the better-equipped our young Victorians will be to use the roads safely,” she said.
Quote attributable to Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins
Museums Victoria chief executive Lynley Crosswell said Museums Victoria is proud to partner with the Victorian Government to deliver Road Smart Interactive.
“Museums Victoria’s commitment to fostering awareness and positive change is exemplified by making vital road safety education more accessible, contributing to a safer future,” she said.
