10-05-2007 14:08
Susan - With even basic things like exchanging details for all the ladies who attend our Roadwise events we’ve produced a leaflet called "What If and How To". Within that we cover topics like driving alone and what to do if you have an accident. There are also some very useful forms that are already in there. So the idea is you put all your information in and keep it in the glove box so it’s ready and available. Should you be involved in an accident you simply refer to it and you have the information readily available to you at your fingertips.
Ann - Each situation is unique but if a car was following along side you for instance, or deliberately trying to intimidate you do keep driving until you get to a busy public place. Don’t feel tempted to stop because actually once you’ve stopped you’re in a more vulnerable situation. But similarly don’t put your foot on the accelerator and put yourself at risk of having an accident.
We want people who come along to these events to actually think what they would do if a similar occasion happened to them.
Ann - Our concern is the personal safety of everybody from the very young to the very old, whether they’re out in the community or in the workplace. We have teamed up with lots of other charities - Caroline’s Rainbow Trust for instance, for students going on their gap year - a very important feature for young people. Milly’s Fund is another that we worked with and which then came under our umbrella. We try to find tips that are appropriate for different age groups and getting everybody thinking about their personal safety because, really, part of the secret is awareness.
If people really want to get behind us and support us, there are lots of other exciting things that they can do - from trekking the Great Wall of China to jumping out of a plane with a parachute. All sorts of things and of course by coming to these Roadwise events because what they will learn from it will actually stand them in really good stead.
Susan - We’re really honoured to be working with the Trust for these events.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was established in 1986 following the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, whilst showing a bogus client around a property. Suzy was never found and has since been officially declared dead. For more information log on to www.suzylamplugh.org or telephone 020 7091 0014
For more information on when and where your nearest Roadwise meeting is taking place, please visit Chevrolet’s official site www.chevrolet.co.uk Book a place on 01603 785 808 and remember to inform all your friends about it too.
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