The Road Safety Authority ( RSA ) is Ireland ’ s primary road safety organisation and an official statutory body . Its mission is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on Irish roads and make them safer for all users . Communicating key safety messages to road users is a vital part of our mission . We reach out to all sections of the population , to educate about road safety which includes young children all the way up to the older road user .

Further information on all the Road Safety Authority ' s educational resources can be found in the RSA ' s Educational Newsletter 2018 which can be downloaded from www . rsa . ie . You can also contact the Education Section by email at education @ rsa . ie or locall 1890 506080 .

Nationwide Road Safety Education Service

As part of our commitment to bringing road safety to you in your community , we have set up a Nationwide Road Safety Education Service . A member of our team can visit your location to present effective programmes which tackle all elements of road safety including : > walking > cycling > travel by public transport > being a passenger > urban and rural transport issues and > practising safe road behaviour .

Road Safety Interactive Unit ( Shuttle )

Visit our new Road Safety Interactive Unit , known as the Shuttle , and enjoy an interactive , educational road safety experience . Thinking of learning to drive ? Try out the state-of-the-art car simulator . Never ridden a motorcycle ? Try the motorbike simulator . Think you could react quickly in an emergency ? Test yourself on the reaction timer . If you feel like taking the driver theory test practice at one of our terminals . Test your fancy footwork by dancing to the Safe Cross Code . Give our virtual reality experience a go or simply take our road safety quiz . There ’ s something for everyone because road safety is for everyone ! For more information on how to book the “ Shuttle ” please go to www . rsa . ie or email shuttlebus @ rsa . ie .

Roll over simulator .

Roll Over Simulator Accompanying the Interactive Unit we have our roll over simulator . This simulator continues to be highly effective in encouraging people to use safety belts . The simulator is a car body fitted to a rotating hydraulic platform . Participants sit into the simulator and experience a half or a full rotation . The ‘ simulation ’ demonstrates how it would feel if you were in a car which turned over in a collision , and the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seatbelt should this occur . Demonstrations using life size mannequins will also show what happens to a person when they are not wearing a seatbelt .

For more information on how to book the “ Roll Over Simulator ” please go to www . rsa . ie or email shuttlebus @ rsa . ie .

Road Safety Authority Promotional Materials

A dedicated ordering system now exists on the RSA website which facilitates ordering any of the RSA promotional materials , educational resources , and high visibility materials all of which are available completely free of charge . Log on to www . rsa . ie to start ordering .

So , no matter what the age or size of your group , we will travel to your location to deliver comprehensive road user education on the safe use of our roads . We look forward to hearing from you .

For more information or to arrange a visit from a member of our team , go to www . rsa . ie , email education @ rsa . ie or LoCall 1890 50 60 80 .

Experience simulated virtual situations in our virtual reality pods and experience first-hand the dangers of driving and texting , driver fatigue and the consequences of drink driving .

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Catherine Flaherty , Nationwide Road Safety Education Service , with local Gardai and Principal Jason Cotter from Presentation College in Athenry .

Practice your driving and hazard perception skills on our car simulator . 63