RAF Brize Norton held an event aimed at keeping people safe on the roads earlier this week.
On Wednesday, August 7, the station hosted a Road Safety Roadshow in collaboration with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).
It focused on improving road safety through practical and theoretical training and education.
Overall, 19 station personnel, both military and civilian, worked on skills including accident scene management and on-road driver and rider training.
Flight lieutenant Chris Fawcett, who organised the event, said: "As a former police officer I have witnessed first hand the impact of poor driving and decision making and the devastation this can bring to individuals and families.
"I completed the police driving courses several years ago and as a driver and rider with the IAM I have seen the importance of education and training in both developing a safer motoring mindset and practical skill on the road."
Participants took part in a four-hour session delivered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, exploring driver attitudes and decision making.
This was followed by the nationally recognised 'Biker Down' course, focusing on accident scene management, casualty care and the 'psychology of being seen' when on a motorbike.
Chief technician Mick Gresty, who attended the course, said: "I thoroughly enjoyed the course.
"I now feel empowered as a result of the Biker Down course and although I hope I never have to deploy any skills, I have enhanced confidence should a situation arise.
"I would urge all drivers and riders to attend this course in the future."
IAM took over the latter part of the day, spearheaded by four nationally qualified motorbike observers and two car observers.
Ten drivers and seven cyclists completed practical on-road training based on the police system of vehicle control, aimed at improving their anticipation and observation skills while on the road.
Flying officer Joe West, who attended the course, said: “It was a really good introduction to the IAM Advanced Rider courses, and I will definitely be taking away a lot of points to develop my riding in the future.
"I think it is awesome what they are doing to spread awareness of road safety.”
Mr Fawcett added: "It was great to be able to bring this partnership between the fire service and the IAM to RAF Brize Norton.
"It was encouraging to see the participants fully engaging in the sessions and I hope that their introduction to advanced motoring is something that they can take away and apply practically whenever they are on the road."
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