Students of I.A.D.T. Dún Laoghaire will be given the opportunity to sit in and try the RSA's roller vehicle which simulates a car revolving at speed.

They will also be treated to a graphic depiction of a serious road traffic accident aimed at highlighting the need to drive safely, to slow down and observe speed limits. Never use your phone while driving; always wear seatbelts and never ever drink and drive.

This initiative is promoted by the Gardaí, the Dublin Local Authorities, Dublin Fire Brigade, HSE National Ambulance Services, Road Safety Authority and transport providers.

Seamus Storan, Road Safety Engineer of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said.

“These are innovative ways of bringing home the very real impact of road accidents which members of the emergency services must attend on a daily basis nationwide. The fact is that, while we are constantly improving our roads infrastructure, it is the actual behaviour of road users which can prevent collisions, injuries and deaths. While collisions have many causes, the one thing that all serious collisions have in common is that they destroy lives forever and place an immense burden on families and communities. Sadly it is the 18- 24 age groups where accident statistics show the highest fatality rates."

Please visit www.rsa.ie , www.garda.ie and www.dlrcoco.ie for road safety tips and advice.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council wishes to thank An Garda Síochána, Dublin Fire Brigade, HSE National Ambulance Service, the Road Safety Authority, Civil Defence, Transport Providers, Kelly Vehicle Recovery and all participants in the Road Casualty Reduction Programme.

Photos uploaded by the Garda Press Office on the 13/12/13