Recognition for RACF and others
A programme designed and evaluated by Elizabeth Box, research director of the RAC Foundation and doctoral researcher at Cranfield University, has been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT).
The Pre-driver Theatre and Workshop Education Research (PdTWER) programme has been Highly Commended in the CIHT Road Safety Award category at the recent CIHT Annual Awards.
The study has been delivered using robust study designs, including a cluster randomised controlled trial. The DfT, Road Safety Trust, RAC Foundation, National Fire Chiefs Council, Kent FRS and Road Safety GB have jointly funded the research work, which concludes in February 2023.
The purpose of the research has been to find out the best way to use pre-driver theatre and workshop education to support young and novice driver safety.
The full results for the CIHT Road Safety Award are as follows:
Scottish Borders Council – 20mph Default in Scottish Borders – Winner
Cranfield University – Pre-Driver Theatre and Workshop Education Research – Highly Commended
FORS – FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) – Commended
Main Roads Western Australia – Innovative Information Technology in Road Safety – Commended
Transport for London – Intelligent Speed Assistance on London’s bus fleet – Commended
For more information about the project, please see RAC Foundation – Pre-driver Theatre & Workshop Education Research (PdTWER).
More details about the awards can be found at Best in class transportation projects receive national acclaim | CIHT
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Contact:
Philip Gomm – Head of External Communications – RAC Foundation
[email protected] | 07711 776448
Notes to editors:
The RAC Foundation is a transport policy and research organisation that explores the economic, mobility, safety and environmental issues relating to roads and their users.
The Foundation publishes independent and authoritative research with which it promotes informed debate and advocates policy in the interest of the responsible motorist. All the Foundation’s work is available at: www.racfoundation.org
The Foundation is a registered charity.