High schools students take lessons on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving
Global News
With the holidays drawing close, and lots of celebrations the message about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving becomes necessary.
Students met in Regina on Saturday for a conference where the focus was on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.
Students Against Drinking and Driving held its 36th annual conference, and Saskatchewan president Christine Kwon said the message is simple: alcohol and driving should never be combined.
“When you get behind that wheel, you have a weapon on you and you can do anything, especially if you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Kwon said.
Kwon said the key to safety is to educate students early.
“The students at this conference are the next generation to be that voice and they are the main influence that could be impacted,” Kwon said.
“A lot of students here may not have their licence, but they can still be that voice to say ‘no’ to people when they are getting behind that wheel.”
With the holidays drawing close and lots of celebrations to go with them, sending out the message on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving becomes necessary.
According to Saskatchewan Government Insurance, impaired drivers are involved in four out of every 10 collisions resulting in fatalities.
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