Knockhill safety driving fun day

Knockhill Racing Circuit is to issue driving safety information

Young drivers are being urged to go to Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife to show off their customised cars.

At the same time they will be able to pick up information on safe driving in a bid to help save lives.

Youngsters will be given the chance to test their skills on the track and go out with professional drivers who will assess their driving.

There will also be a skidpan to help them to deal with the unexpected during the event on Monday 5 June.

About half of the 15 road deaths in Fife last year were young people.

Far too many young people are dying or being injured on Fife's roads every year Andy Jones Fife Safety Camera Partnership

Andy Jones of the Fife Safety Camera Partnership (Fife Constabulary) said: "Far too many young people are dying or being injured on Fife's roads every year.

"This event helps young drivers gain the skills they need to be safe drivers, protecting themselves and other road users."

Jane Greer of the Fife Road Safety Unit (Fife Council) added: "Last year, for the first time, Fife had less than 1,000 casualties on our roads.

"However, it saddens everyone involved in road safety that so many of these casualties were young people."

The event will starts at 1700 BST until 2100 BST.