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Mercedes-Benz World focuses on young driver road safety Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey is hoping to do its bit to reduce the number of accidents involving young drivers on the roads. The experience centre is joining forces with Surrey Fire & Rescue to host Safe Drive, Stay Alive in Action. It is hoped the event will help to educate motorists between the ages of 16 and 18 by changing their attitudes and driving behaviours. In all, six free courses will be offered where the drivers will experience how it feels to lose control of a vehicle at the centre’s handling circuits and wet skid circle, before a professional driver will show practical ways of controlling a car in such circumstances. Peter O’Halloran, managing director of Mercedes-Benz World, said: "Currently, the driving test does not cover any of these situations. This means that the majority of drivers on UK roads today have only experienced losing control of their vehicle, or braking at 70mph, in a real environment – and often with catastrophic consequences. "We believe that, by doing this, we will make young drivers safe drivers, and make a real difference to the UK’s roads." November 06, 2008 Source: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz News |
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