Student road safety event offers 'vital knowledge'

Students carried out tasks while wearing "beer goggles" to highlight the dangers of drink-driving

College students and future drivers have taken part in a road safety event run by experts.

Devon and Cornwall Police said inexperienced drivers were offered "vital knowledge and skills" to keep them safe on the roads.

It said Year 12 students from South Dartmoor Community College took part in the multi-agency session, which included water safety, speed awareness and drink-driving workshops.

Sgt Ryan Cook, neighbourhood team leader for the local area, said: "The aim is to build relationships with our newer road users and empower them to feel comfortable and understand risky activities prior to driving."

He added: "Even if they are not the driver of the car, they will be able to make informed decisions whether or not to get into a vehicle."

Police said students were asked to carry out tasks "while wearing so-called beer goggles".

The special headsets "give an idea of how dangerous it is to walk, drive or carry out basic reaction tests if you are not sober", said the force.