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Safe Driving for Schools Excursion
Available to Senior groups (14-17 years old) and Junior groups (9-13 years old)
Educational Benefits
Beyond entertainment purposes, racing on the track at Fastlane Karting gives kids a sense of achievement. As they compete against their peers to win prizes and improve their time they also experience actual control of a real moving vehicle and learn valuable driving skills and respect for safety within a secure environment.
Learning to handle a real moving vehicle on a challenging course means reactive driving skills will become second nature.
Often karting is the only opportunity children have to handle a vehicle before they obtain their driver’s license and start out on the open road. Practice at Fastlane Karting means kids can learn real life defensive driving skills on more challenging conditions found than with typical pre-license driving lessons.
During this time, they learn how to manoeuvre the vehicle out of tricky situations, develop improved hand-eye-pedal coordination in challenging conditions and are taught to have strict respect for motor vehicles. The educational videos shown at the beginning of each session demonstrate why safety is vital when handling a vehicle.
Arrival and Risk Assessment
When the school arrives they are welcomed by one of the friendly, experienced staff at Fastlane Karting (a bus charter for pick-up and drop-off is available. Refer to Bus Charter Options below).
The teacher then ticks off a risk assessment sheet which Fastlane Karting files for their records (Download forms at bottom of page)
Fifteen Minute Road Safety Driver Training
Children are introduced to the track, they learn about the kart and pedal controls, how to handle the steering wheel and what to do in different conditions. They are now armed with a membership license and two track passes.
The students are then allocated to a group and given a schedule of the stations they will move through the excursion. Each station is followed by a rest in order to allow for student movements between stations and administrative duties.
The stations are:
Safety Video
Students view a fifteen minute road safety video which comprises of safety messages, interviews with an ambulance driver and crash victims and puts safe driving into context. We tailor this station to suit Junior (9-13 years old) and senior groups (14-17 years old)
Practical Driving Exercise
A seven minute session on the track which shows them how to control the kart, turn, stop, traffic controls and precision driving techniques. Again this station is tailored to suit Juniors or Seniors
Clintons Toyota Know your Vehicle Demonstration (Seniors 14 – 17 years old)
When available, a certified mechanic from Clintons Toyota will introduce a basic car maintenance and knowledge demonstration.
The lesson will include a brief introduction to a motor vehicle with some practical applications where students can learn basic fundamentals of a motor vehicle. The demonstration includes areas such as seat & mirror positioning, checking & changing tyres, and checking fluid levels.
Barnes Driving School Know the road rules Demonstration (Seniors 14 – 17 years old)
When available, a certified instructor from Barnes Driving School will introduce a basic car safety and knowledge demonstration.
The lesson will include a brief introduction to road rules ( and a vehicle provided by Barnes!) with some practical applications where students can learn basic fundamentals of a motor vehicle. The demonstration includes areas behaviour, attitude, awareness and motivation.
Driving Skills presentation (Juniors 9-13 years old)
When available, local police, fire or ambulance may attend to talk to the students regarding road safety. Emphasis is placed on the career opportunities in these services, their responsibilities and rewards.
Rest, then Next Round!
Children then rest, regain their energy and go on to do a timed lap; gradually learning how to become competent and reactive drivers.
The program, inclusive of the above, takes approximately 2 – 4 hours
Skills Assessment
Children are assessed at each session using a basic skills test comprising of accelerator and brake control, steering control and braking distance.
Each student Receives a “Certificate of Achievement” for successful completion of the program.
Drastic improvements with customers’ and staff driving capabilities have been evident when measuring skills assessments, through general observation and when gaining qualitative feedback. Lap times, confidence and skills are noticeably improved as practice continues.
Fastlane Karting regularly and successfully hosts schools from surrounding districts including Public Schools. We also host special needs and community groups.
Cost
The cost for the above package is $25 per student per session inclusive of GST. The minimum group is 50 students. This price is inclusive of Bus Transport if the school is in the Macarthur District. There are no other costs involved. Bookings are essential.
Pizza Hut Pizza Lunch is available for and additional $5 per student.
For smaller groups we can tailor an excursion to suit your needs.
9 week (One school term) courses are available upon request. During a 9 week course the students have an opportunity to really fine tune their driving skills.
Bus Charter Options
Bus transport is included for schools in the Macarthur District – buses will always be available for this project. The program at Fastlane Karting can handle 50-150 students in one time slot.
There is a 90 minute window between pick-up and drop-off and service is available in the Macarthur district. For schools outside of this district additional charter fees may apply.
What to do next……
Call us on 8004 1919 or email info@fastlanekarting.com.au to make a tentative booking then get the students to complete the forms below.
Required Documentation to be completed by the students Parents or Guardians
Parent/ Guardian Permission Template
Additional Information
Department of Sport & Recreation Licence
