Tutor & Student Resources

Tutor Resources - Follow Up Resources

After attending Safe Drive Stay Alive, we know that young people are motivated to keep themselves and their friends safe on the roads. Colleges and youth groups are then provided with a resource pack to assist them in exploring the issues raised further with students, and to help develop individual SAFE plans and skills. This resource pack has been designed by Dr Fiona Fylan, a leading psychologist in the field of road safety, with the aim of assisting students to explore their own tendencies in relation to impulsivity, reacting to peer pressure and subsequent risk-taking behaviours as drivers or passengers.

The activities draw on a variety of behaviour change techniques proven to work well with this age group. 

For copies of the Tutor Resource pack, email: hopkinsr@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Top Tips 

1. Always wear your seat belt and make sure your passengers belt up too!
2. The speed limit is not a target, use the right speed for the conditions
3. Always avoid being distracted, never use your phone when driving
4. Never drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, impaired driving wrecks lives
5. The road is not a racetrack, don't fold to peer pressure
6. Choose a qualified driving instructor, be comfortable and confident behind the wheel
7. Take time to learn the Highway Code, don't cram for your theory test
8. Choose the right car, nothing too fast and with a high safety rating
9. Learning does not stop after your driving test, every road is different
10. It's your licence, your responsibility, your life!

Learning to drive & choosing an instructor

Learning to drive is one of the most important learning experiences you will ever undertake, equipping you with a valuable life skill.

Not all driving instructors are the same. Make sure you check that they are an approved driving instructor (Green Badge) rather than in training as a potential driving instructor (Pink Badge).

Most good approved driving instructors will offer further lessons post-test, such as experiences on motorway driving and driving on city or country roads.

Remember, price per lesson or passing quickly should not be the only factors you consider.

The following websites offer guidance on selecting the right driving instructor.

The Good Egg Guide for new drivers (external website)

The Good Egg Guide advice for drivers (external website)

Engage Driving - Choose an Engage Instructor (external website)

ROSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - (external website)

Car Insurance for young people

Insurance premiums are higher for young drivers because you are classed as being in a "high risk group". But there are some things you can do to help keep them down:

• Having telematics, a "black box" fitted to your car to demonstrate that you are a safe driver
• Improving your car security
• Gaining additional driving qualifications such as "Pass Plus"
• Buying a lower risk, less powerful car
• Driving safely to claim your "No Claim Bonus"
• Keeping your mileage down

You must be honest who the main driver of the vehicle is. Being a named driver on someone else's insurance will not cover you if you are the main driver of the car.