Safety at Sydney's oldest campus

The training

Our trainers focused on how drivers have the ability to bring distractions under their control, by following low risk driving strategies and remaining present.

We completed driver training with 20 of the staff and focused on the following:

Low risk driving strategies

This method helps avoid collisions at any cost and provides drivers with the ability to see any potential hazards on the road, and adjust to those hazards through your speed.

Driving to the conditions

A low-risk driver maintains what is called a 'crash avoidance space' around the vehicle at all times. The crash avoidance space is managed by the driver adjusting the vehicle's speed and position on the road.

Understanding internal and external distractions

You can't drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Anything else you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. Distractions include mobile phones, loose objects like maps and paperwork, or even interactions with other passengers. Anything that takes your eyes away from the road for more than a glance should always be avoided. It's important to note that not all distractions are physical, sometimes emotions can play a role in the way you drive as well.

We expect that the training will help to ensure Sydney University maintains its excellent safety record and will encourage others to do the same.