From the WMDC Press and Communications Office
DRIVER TRAINING SAFETY COURSE IN ITS 12th YEAR
28 FEBRUARY 2006
A
Pontefract man has been thanked for his work with young drivers by
Wakefield Council.
Brian
Chappell set up a young driver training course in 1994 to encourage road
safety.
Sue
Wilson, from the Council's Travel Awareness Team, said: "Brian's
course has gone from strength to strength in the last 12 years. The
Council has always tried to support Brian and we would like to extend a
special thank you to him for giving up his free time delivering the
course. He deserves recognition for his efforts and his utter dedication
into educating young drivers."
There
is a similar Young Driver Course, run by the Travel Awareness Team, which
covers practical training and theory test. It is run in partnership with
the Police, WYMAS and the Driving Standards Agency.
Jane
Stark, Travel Awareness Secondary Education Officer, is currently running
courses at Minsthorpe Community College, St Wilfred's Catholic High
School, Ossett Technology College, Hemsworth Arts and Community College,
Wakefield College and Silcoates School.
Ref:
PR731
Date: 28/02/06
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