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Young driver safety scheme shortlisted for two national awards
A pioneering scheme to make young drivers safer on the roads has been shortlisted for two national awards.
Northamptonshire County Council’s CarKraft scheme, which has helped over 10,000 young drivers, has been shortlisted for two national road safety awards in recognition of its commitment to improving road safety skills for young people.
The county council’s CarKraft project has been chosen as a finalist in the 2017 Road Safety Scheme of the Year at the Highways Awards, and the Vulnerable Road Users Safety category at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
CarKraft, delivered by Northamptonshire Highways, gives young people the opportunity to experience driving in a controlled environment and helps youngsters enhance their driving and road safety skills.
Working in partnership with Northamptonshire Police, CarKraft offers a wealth of skills and training for young people, including workshops with Police Advanced Drivers, and sessions tackling young drivers’ attitudes to risk, and defensive driving skills.
The scheme was first introduced in 2001 as a response to the number of young driver casualties occurring in Northamptonshire.
Ian Morris, cabinet member for transport, highways and environment, said: “
I am delighted the CarKraft project has been recognised in these prestigious national awards. This fantastic initiative with our police partners was designed to equip young people in Northamptonshire with vital skills and training essential to drive safely and encourage the highest standards on the road.”
John Spencer, team leader for road safety and travel choices at Northamptonshire Highways, said: “Our CarKraft Driver Improvement Scheme is a testament to the principles of partnership collaboration and directing resources to where they are most needed.
“The courses are tailored specifically to impart a dynamic mix of workshops and driving challenges designed to influence behavioural change, skills limitations and complacent attitudes.
“As a sustainable intervention CarKraft has helped to equip many thousands of young drivers with additional skills, knowledge and confidence to meet the demands of our modern road network.
“We are grateful for the continued support of our partners Renault UK and Adrian Flux Insurance.”
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