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Motor Vehicle Studies

The Policy of the MVRUS Department in Parkhall Integrated College is rooted firmly in the overall school aims and objectives which aim to develop the child intellectually, socially, and personally. It is generally accepted that our educational system must try to equip young people to deal with every aspect of modern living and with this in mind it is the duty of the MVRUS Department to try to impart the necessary life skills to enable the child to deal with the road and traffic conditions which exist in Northern Ireland today.

Road Safety Education in its widest sense can be defined as the continuing effort to educate all road users in the proper use of the roads. Within the school system it may be further defined as the systematic use of all the available resources to instil not only the mechanics of safe behaviour but also attitudes which ensure that such knowledge is translated into practice.

Road Safety Education taught thoroughly and progressively over a period of time should result in better-informed and considerate pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Ultimately this will result in a decrease in the number of accidents on our roads with a consequent reduction in deaths and injuries.

Departmental Aims

Motor Vehicle Studies and Road User Studies is intrinsically linked with the general school aims as well as having the following subject specific aims:

• to develop better informed and more responsible road users
• to develop an understanding of the legal liabilities of being a road user
• to promote a positive and understanding attitude to the use of the road and to all road users
• to develop a respect for the safety of all road users
• to develop an awareness of the road user, environment and vehicle
• to develop a range of manipulative and communicative skills appropriate to the subject
• to encourage pupils to work independently and co operatively
• to stimulate an interest in and an appreciation of the motor vehicle
• to develop a knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of vehicle ownership
• to enable pupils to act more decisively and positively at the scene of a road accident
• to encourage proficiency in the knowledge and skills required in the use of a powered vehicle
• to improve pupils understanding of the mathematical, scientific and technological principles related to motor vehicles and to develop a knowledge and understanding of routine vehicle maintenance

Information Technology

Computer Programmes used extensively in:

• Investigative Study component of GCSE course
• Audio-Visual Materials constantly in use in teaching, particularly videos and tapes

Health Education

Delivered in Post Accident Procedure and alcohol and drugs section of the course.

Economic Awareness

Delivered in motoring mathematics section: financial aspects of motoring.

Cultural Heritage

Delivered in evolution of road transport through the ages section. Visits to transport exhibitions are arranged from time to time.

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