Yein highlighting the importance of wearing a seat belt
In view of promoting driving safety to UTARians, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Sdn Bhd conducted a defensive driving training through its Volkswagen Polo P Project at UTAR Sungai Long Campus from 25 to 26 March 2017.
UTAR was the first university to join the project. The two-day training was divided into four sessions which saw a total of 140 staff and students participate. Each session consisted of a classroom theory session which entailed briefings on driving positions, driving habits, being distracted while driving, braking avoidance and more.
The highlight of the training was the subsequent practical driving exercises which allowed the participants to experience emergency braking and a slalom course under the professionals’ supervision. Also provided were hands-on training on basic car maintenance such as changing a flat tyre and checking the engine oil.
One of the instructors, Adian Yein cited some statistics and said, “Global traffic deaths are increasing. Since 2007, 88 countries have reduced the number of road deaths, but 87 countries have shown an increase. More alarmingly, it is predicted that global fatality figures will increase from 1.4 million deaths to 1.9 million deaths by 2020.”
He emphasised the importance of educating young drivers to be more responsible on the road. “Traffic injuries are one of the leading causes of death for people aged 15 to 29. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of fatality by up to 50% for front-seat passengers and up to 75% for rear-seat passengers. So, make sure that you always wear your seat belt when you are in the car, whether you are the driver, the front-seat passenger or a rear-seat passenger.”
Certificates were given to the participants who joined the project.
Yein (centre) presenting facts on road safety at a classroom theory session
The instructors briefing the participants before the practical driving exercise
Participants getting ready to experience the slalom course after the instructors’ demonstrations
A driver experiencing emergency braking
Yein teaching the participants to check engine oil
Both women and men can easily change tyres once they learn the proper procedure
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