About Street Smart

The Problem

New Zealand's Road Safety Crisis

Young drivers are disproportionately represented in serious crash statistics
Many young drivers lack practical experience in emergency situations
Traditional driver education focuses on passing tests, not real-world skills
Road deaths continue to devastate families and communities across New Zealand

We believe practical, hands-on training can make a real difference in preventing these tragedies.

Our Solution: Hands-On Training

Street Smart provides young drivers with practical experience in a safe, controlled environment. Our courses teach the skills that could save their lives.

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Emergency Braking

Learn to brake effectively in emergency situations

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Skid Recovery

Practice controlling a vehicle in loss-of-traction scenarios

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Reaction Time

Understand and improve reaction times to hazards

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Collision Avoidance

Practice evasive maneuvers for head-on situations

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Distraction Awareness

Experience the impact of distractions on driving

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Safe Following Distance

Learn why space saves lives on the road

What Parents & Students Say

"A fantastic experience. My son learned how to do emergency braking, controlled exercises simulating following too closely, reaction time for head on collision and the impact of being distracted. Now my sons level of stress about this has reduced greatly. Highly recommend."

— Sarah M., Parent

"Awesome day with practical skills and experiences learnt in a safe environment. Best thing for my son who found this more useful (and interesting) than the defensive driving course."

— John T., Parent

"My young son, 17yrs old is the perfect driver, he knows everything! This course showed him how little he knew!"

— Karen R., Parent

"The Street Smart programme was eye-opening. I thought I was a good driver, but this course showed me I had so much to learn. It's made me a much more confident and aware driver."

— Jake, 18, Student

"I can't recommend this enough. The instructors were professional, the facilities were world-class, and the lessons were practical. This should be mandatory for all young drivers."

— Michelle D., Parent

"After completing Street Smart, my daughter is so much more aware of the dangers on the road. She's more cautious and confident at the same time. Worth every penny."

— David L., Parent

Our Team

Greg Murphy

Chairman/Trustee

Legendary New Zealand racing driver and passionate advocate for road safety. Greg brings decades of motorsport experience to Street Smart's mission.

Andrew Waite

Lead Coach & Race Car Driver

Professional racing driver and expert driving instructor dedicated to teaching young drivers the skills they need to stay safe on New Zealand roads.

Tony Quinn Foundation Partnership

Street Smart is proudly driven by the Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety, a partnership that brings together motorsport expertise and a genuine commitment to improving road safety outcomes for young New Zealanders.

Together, we're working to create a generation of safer, more skilled, and more aware drivers.

How to Become a Partner

We're always looking for organizations that share our commitment to road safety. Partner with Street Smart to help save young lives.

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