Safety on the road

International students at Rangitoto College are taking part in a road safety course.

The North Shore City Council is running a road safety day at the school on July 24 for new students enrolled for term three.

Council road safety co-ordinator Angie Cheong says students can gain valuable information about the New Zealand Road Code and safety programmes from the event.

"In recent years with the influx of international students there has been a need in the area of road safety education for these students," she says.

Rangitoto international relations manager Lynda Sullivan says there are 89 foreign students enrolled for the term starting July 20.

They are from Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Romania, South Korea and Thailand.

Ms Cheong says the activity aims to give students a basic understanding of New Zealand safety rules and regulations.

It also seeks to change their travel behaviour, promote the use of safety gear and encourage the use of public transport.

The programme runs from 11am to 2pm starting with a visual presentation by the Brain Injury Association.

The North Shore police will discuss the safety aspects of walking, cycling and driving and such issues as speeding and drink driving.

There will also be presentations by the New Zealand Drug Detection Agency and WaterSafe Auckland.

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