Driving Ambition workshops are delivered every June aimed at older teenagers who may either be taking driving lessons or already have passed their driving test. Partners involved are: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; Shetland Islands Council Roads staff; Scottish Ambulance Service; driving instructors and mechanics. The focus is on road safety in an attempt to influence the future behaviour of younger residents to ensure they grow up to be safe and responsible members of the community. Workshops are sponsored by TotalEnergies. Advice is given on safe driving habits, the maintenance of motor vehicles, and the potential negative outcomes of anti-social and/or dangerous driving. This links to our ‘Participation’, ‘People’ and ‘Place’ priorities: a successful partnership between public agencies and communities helping to deliver improved outcomes for people across the isles; prioritising prevention; and creating positive places.
