West Mercia Police has announced that Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion will be offering a free driver awareness session as part of his commitment to making roads safer.

The session will take place on Thursday, February 27 from 6-8pm at Saxon Hall Community Centre, Hoarwithy Road, Hereford.

The training, held in partnership with national driver-education providers TTC, aims to test drivers on their Highway Code knowledge and covers speeds, signage and hazard perception. Practical advice is also given on how drivers can keep themselves safe on the roads.

Participants gain an insight from a Roads Policing officer on their role within West Mercia Police, the affects poor driving can have on lives and how technology, such as dash cameras, can help - particularly now that drivers can submit footage of dangerous driving to the Op Snap team within the force.

The session in Hereford is part of a wider programme being rolled out across West Mercia.

PCC John Campion said: “As we hold more of these sessions I’m still so pleased to see how many attend. These people have willingly given up a few hours in their evening to come along and learn. I think it’s admirable that people are saying to themselves ‘I can be better’ and it’s the kind of attitude we need if we’re going to make a difference with the safety of our roads.

“Bad habits and bad road behaviour, once formed, can be hard to shift which is why we need to be doing all we can to make our roads safer. I hope more will take the opportunity to come along to these sessions.”

Those interested can find details on the West Mercia PCC Facebook page under ‘events’. Alternatively, please email [email protected] if you’re interested in attending.