Philip Rice, Instructor and Managing Director of Advance Drive School of Motoring in Salthill, Galway has won the prestigious Leading Lights in Road Safety Award for Approved Driving Instructor of the Year 2014 for the Truck Category.
Mr Rice was presented with the award by Liz O’Donnell Chairperson of the Road Safety Authority. He scooped the nationwide award for a second year running after winning the award in 2013 for his recognition and contribution to road safety.
Mr Rice is an Approved Driving Instructor registered with the Road Safety Authority since January 2009. This year he was nominated in two Leading Lights Award categories for both bus and truck. Philip is a member of the RSA’s Stakeholders Forum representing the West of Ireland and provides driver training in all categories of vehicles (A, A1,B,BE,C1,C,CE,D1,D ) as well as delivering Driver CPC Periodic Training for professional drivers.
The Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards were introduced in 2008 to celebrate the outstanding efforts of people across Ireland to make roads safer for everyone. The awards provide a special opportunity for members of the public to honor the contribution of exceptional people who promote road safety in their communities.
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