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Experts Demand Compulsory Driver Education in Schools

The majority of Australia’s motor sport community want driver education to be made compulsory in schools, according to a recent survey* conducted by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS).

The survey of almost 2000 CAMS members demonstrated that 72 per cent believe that a standardised young driver education program should become a permanent fixture in Australian school curriculums, with only two per cent opposing the notion. One in four believe it should be optional.

More than 80 per cent of respondents also believe that driver education would have a much greater impact on cutting the road toll than increasing the legal driving age, introducing zero blood alcohol levels or increasing fines and penalties.

CAMS has been the governing body of Australian motor sport since 1953, responsible for almost all forms of four-wheeled motor sport including circuit racing, rallying, off roading, historic competition and other general motor sport activities.

For more information, visit www.cams.com.au.

* A total of 1999 Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) members completed the survey during May 2010.

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