NI Safest Young Driver

6 February 2014

The St Mary’s Students’ Union was involved in Crash Services’ campaign to find Northern Ireland’s safest young driver.

The search began officially in December after 15 student finalists were chosen to take part in the technology-backed challenge.

Two St Mary’s Students, Luke McCoy and Grace Somerville, were selected from 400 applicants. They had their road and driving skills tested rigorously over a ten-week period using the latest in-car “black box” technology.



The awards ceremony took place in Stormont on Monday evening, 3 February, and our student, Grace Somerville, won the competition. She is now officially NI’s safest young driver and won £1,000 towards her motoring costs. Congratulations Grace!

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