Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations Every year thousands of people are killed and injured nationwide when driving for work or leisure. The majority of these road casualties are due to the behaviour of road users and these could perhaps have been avoided if those involved had simply: 1. Been more cautious and not taken risks. 2. Been in a fit condition to drive and driven for the conditions. 3. Stayed attentive and were not distracted. 4. Sought further, or had refreshed their driving skills and knowledge.

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations People of all ages can become road casualties. It does not just happen to others! – distractions such as texting whilst driving can be fatal.

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations Help keep yourself and your loved ones safe when driving by registering yourself, or them on one of the education and training initiatives provided by the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership. Please refer to the CRSP website for more information.

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations Provided for Young Drivers Fact -Young people are the drivers of the future and are often casualties at an early age due to their lack of experience, skill, maturity, knowledge or simply a poor attitude to driving. Passing the driving test is just the first stage in learning to drive. We provide subsidised Pass Plus + training for young people.

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations If you are a parent, could we perhaps suggest that you make attendance of the Pass Plus + course a condition of letting them use your car or helping with their insurance?

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations Provided for Older Drivers Fact - Older drivers are often involved in collisions due to the slowing of their reflexes, the natural reduction in their senses and when they are involved in collisions they are less able to withstand trauma. We provide Drive Safer For Longer for those who are older than 65, this refreshes current driving skills and knowledge and gives friendly advice.

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations Provided for Motorcyclists Fact - Passing the driving test does not provide all the knowledge, skills and experience needed to stay safe on the roads, this is especially the case for motorcyclists who are vulnerable due to being on two wheels. We provide the Police Bike Safe course on a first come first served basis.

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations For Cumbria in 2013 There were 27 fatalities, 212 seriously injured and 1437 slightly injured. - if you were involved in a road traffic accident…. How long might it take for the emergency services to reach you in some parts of the large rural County that is Cumbria? Treatment must be provided within the first “ Golden Hour ” of being injured - after that the chance of survival following serious injury drops dramatically. The Great North Air Ambulance does not want to see YOU!

Serving the people of Cumbria Do not use fonts other than Arial for your presentations