Preparing your students for safe driving.
DriveFit is a comprehensive road safety intervention designed to equip Year 12 students with the essential skills for safe driving. Through engaging, evidence-based lessons, students learn to recognise road hazards, make informed vehicle safety choices, manage distractions, and control fatigue and speed. DriveFit promotes proactive attitudes toward driving, ensuring students are well-prepared as responsible passengers and future drivers.
Designed for teachers.
DriveFit supports teachers to deliver impactful road safety education with minimal preparation time. The programme includes a comprehensive guide offering clear instructions and practical tips for facilitating meaningful discussions on road safety in a way that fits with best practice in PSHE. No specialist knowledge is required – each lesson plan is designed to be straightforward, using engaging activities that resonate with students.
Recognising that every classroom is unique, DriveFit provides adaptable resources to fit into various teaching styles and student needs. Interactive elements, like group discussions and video analyses have been added to support student engagement. The approach is positive and trauma-informed, steering away from shock tactics, focusing instead on building students’ strengths and awareness. With DriveFit teachers can guide students through essential road safety topics, equipping them for informed decision-making on the roads.
Evaluated for impact.
DriveFit is not just another road safety programme. The first iteration of DriveFit delivered in 2021 was rigorously evaluated to measure its impact on students' attitudes and intentions. You can find details of the evaluation here. Now in its second iteration, the programme is currently undergoing a small-scale effectiveness and process evaluation to assess its impact on pre and young driver safety in its revised format. The results will be shared with all participating schools/college once the trial has completed. Click here to find out more about the trial being conducted.
Developed in partnership.
DriveFit is a collaborative effort, developed with the support and expertise of key partners in road safety. The first iteration of the programme and the current revision is funded by the Road Safety Trust, delivered by the RAC Foundation and supported by the National Fire Chiefs Council, the National Police Chiefs Council, Road Safety GB, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Together, the collective support of these organisations ensures that DriveFit remains a relevant, effective, and impactful tool for promoting safe driving behaviours among students.
Deliver DriveFit in your setting.
DriveFit 2.0 is designed to seamlessly fit into your school's PSHE curriculum for students aged 16-18. The programme includes three interactive lessons, each lasting 45-60 minutes, filled with engaging activities, discussions, and video analyses. Comprehensive teacher guidance, lesson plans, and digital resources are provided to facilitate easy delivery.
Ideal for PSHE or alternative curriculum days, the programme can accommodate groups of around 30 students. All materials, including PowerPoint slides, task print-outs, and assessment grids, are ready to use, with students also needing their mobile phones for interactive surveys. The lessons use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, focusing on building students’ skills and knowledge without resorting to shock tactics.
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Talk to us.
We are currently supporting the delivery of this programme in Surrey as part of a small-scale effectiveness trial. If you are a teacher from Surrey who has not already been in touch with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service about taking part, please do get in touch to find out when this intervention might be available to be delivered in your school/college.