Young drivers: 'Virtual parent' encourages safer road habits, research shows

By Julie Power
November 20 2016 - 12:15am
Deb and Stuart Rae on vacation together. Photo: Deb Rae
Deb and Stuart Rae on vacation together. Photo: Deb Rae
Deb Rae's husband was killed by a young driver in Poland who was driving only a few km/h over the speed limit.  Photo: Deb Rae
Deb Rae's husband was killed by a young driver in Poland who was driving only a few km/h over the speed limit. Photo: Deb Rae
Stuart Rae was killed at a pedestrian crossing fewer than 200 metres from home. He was run over by a young driver. Photo: Deb Rae
Stuart Rae was killed at a pedestrian crossing fewer than 200 metres from home. He was run over by a young driver. Photo: Deb Rae
Young driver Julie Dao took part in a program targeting the driving habits of young drivers. Photo: Steven Siewert
Young driver Julie Dao took part in a program targeting the driving habits of young drivers. Photo: Steven Siewert
Julie Dao considers herself a law-abiding driver. Photo: Steven Siewart
Julie Dao considers herself a law-abiding driver. Photo: Steven Siewart

Deb Rae's husband Stuart was 200 metres from their front door when he was knocked over by a young male driver at a pedestrian crossing.

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