In January the Riot Act delivered an engaging, contemporary road safety education PSHE session to the Year 12s using theatre.
There were many standout statistics from the presentation, but the fact that young car drivers aged 17 to 24 make up only 6% of total license holders, yet they are involved in 24% of all fatal and serious collisions is a serious cause for concern.
Another statistic worthy of attention was the fact that no less than one in five newly qualified drivers will have an accident within their first year of driving.
I will leave the bulk of the account to a Year 12 student who attended the PSHE session, namely Palak:
‘Wednesday’s PSHE session on road safety was incredibly eye-opening, especially thanks to the immersive performance by The Riot Act. They used three powerful scenarios to illustrate the hidden dangers of being on the road. In the Passenger section, I realised how much my behaviour affects the driver and why it is vital to avoid distractions to keep everyone safe. The Speak Up scenario was particularly practical; it taught me that you don’t have to be confrontational to be firm, offering clever ways to tell a driver to slow down or put their phone away. Finally, the third section provided a fascinating look at how drugs and alcohol impair the part of our brain responsible for decision-making and response times. Seeing these situations acted out made the advice feel much more real and gave me the confidence to prioritize safety in the future.’
Another positive comment to come from a Year 12 included:
‘The road safety PSHE session was not only humorous but informative. I believe I learnt a lot that day and I can apply it towards my future driving.’ VP
Many thanks to the Riot Act for their PSHE session. Hopefully although presented in a fun, interactive manner the lessons will be heeded by our Year 12s.
Mr. Matheson – January 2026
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