Introduction

Ladies and Gentlemen, my esteemed guests. Welcome! You have been selected to form an Austroads research committee that will potentially change the face of Australian history for future generations. As young adults you will be obtaining certain privileges in the next couple of years that will not only give you a great feeling of independance but also make your life significantly easier. Specifically gaining your drivers licence and being legally able to consume alcohol which tends to signify the rite of passage into adulthood. With this privilege comes certain responsibilities as an adult.

One of the greatest responsibility anyone has is driving. Not just the responsibility to yourself behind the wheel, but other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and passengers in your car. You have the ability to choose between safe and legal decisions or choose to endanger numerous people through bad and often unnecessary risks. There are many dangers involved with drink driving and as an adult you have the great responsibility to abide by the law and use the roads in a safe manner for everybody.

To enable you to hand in and present a presentation to Austroads research committee we will arm you with the relevant informaton and resources to develop ideas and opinions based on research and the trials and error of others before you. You as students have the opportunity to have your ideas expressed in a public forum and contribute to ensuring safety to all Australians.

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