RACQ Motoring

Secondary Schools

RACQ’s secondary school programs present relevant, accurate and entertaining information to students, teachers and parents. The programs are invaluable in preparing young people for their future driving experience.

The programs are a free service for secondary schools throughout most of Queensland, apart from the Defective vehicle presentation, which is available in metropolitan areas only. A specialised program is also available for primary students. Most secondary school presentations run between 40 and 60 minutes.

For more information, please contact the Bookings Officer on 1800 150 519 or email free2gobookings@racq.com.au.

Secondary school programs

free2go presentations – Year 11

The Year 11 RACQ free2go presentation is a 40-minute presentation that focuses on learner drivers and explains how RACQ can assist students to obtain their driver’s licence, specifically concentrating on our Learn2go website. The presentation also explains the benefits of being a member of RACQ’s free2go program.

Presentations are free to high schools. To book a presentation, call the free2go Bookings Officer on 1800 150 519 or email free2gobookings@racq.com.au

For more information, visit the free2go website.

free2go presentations – Year 12

The Year 12 RACQ free2go presentation is a 40-minute presentation that offers all Queensland Year 12 students and 17 year olds 12 months free RACQ membership.

During the free2go presentation, students can learn about:

  • What’s included in free2go membership;
  • Benefits of being a free2go member;
  • Getting your licence;
  • Buying a car; and
  • Car maintenance tips.

Presentations are free to high schools. To book a presentation, call the free2go Bookings Officer on 1800 150 519 or email free2gobookings@racq.com.au.

For more information, visit the free2go website.

Defective vehicle presentation – Years 11 and 12

The RACQ free2go defective vehicle presentation focuses on what students need to be aware of when they are considering buying a car. During the 45-minute presentation, the free2go team displays a modified vehicle with a number of common defects that students must try to identify. An RACQ Vehicle Inspector is also onsite to answer questions about:

  • Vehicle defects and modifications; and
  • The process of buying a car.

Defective vehicle presentations are free to high schools in metropolitan areas. To book a presentation, you need a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 students.

To book a presentation, call the free2go Bookings Officer on 1800 150 519 or email free2gobookings@racq.com.au.

For more information, visit the free2go website.

Technical presentation – Years 11 and 12

This is usually done as a hands-on class that takes students ‘under the bonnet of a car’ and introduces them to important components of the vehicle in a practical way. It includes:

  • How to change a tyre and other practical aspects of maintaining a car;
  • Basic car care tips;
  • How to keep your car running safely and economically;
  • What technical points to look for when buying a used car;
  • Basic knowledge of how the various components of a car work.

For more information about technical presentations for your school, email mark.baart@racq.com.au.