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About Hypodrive®

HYPODRIVE® is a national educational awareness program and road safety initiative aimed at providing road safety education for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, in order to assist in reducing motor vehicle accidents and fatalities on Australian roads, simultaneously promoting healthy lifestyles and creating awareness among drivers.
HYPODRIVE® offers a unique and informative driver-training program that endeavours to educate road users diagnosed with diabetes about the possible dangers associated with the effective management of their diabetes.

FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE TEACHING A LEARNER TO DRIVE….

  • The driver examiner has a duty of care to all learner drivers, to make sure the learner driver is fully aware of all the dangers of driving, such as those related to driving with a medical condition.
  • The Department of Transport and Main Roads have a duty of care to ensure the examiner is working in a safe working environment.
  • Who is responsible if someone is injured or killed while a learner driver diagnosed with diabetes has a HYPO, while learning to drive or during an examination? Considering that our learner drivers are required to do 100 hours (based on Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads) with either trained instructors/parents or friends. Not 1 hour is dedicated to driving with a medical condition.
  • Do the driving instructors and/or examiners know what to do? How to treat a HYPO?
  • Do the driving instructors and/or examiners carry a HYPOKIT in their vehicle?
  • Driving instructors and/or examiners should always check that the learner driver has checked his/her Blood Glucose Level (BGL) prior to starting the car, the same as they need to be clear of any drugs or alcohol

    Remember “Five to Drive”.

    *6 is often recommended for those with a degree of hypoglycaemia unawareness.

    Driving instructors need to make sure the learner driver is fully aware of driving with a medical condition such as diabetes.

    The learner drivers diagnosed with diabetes must prepare themselves for the extra challenges that they may face, while driving.

    What HYPODRIVE® Offers

    • Educational seminars for business groups, work places, social groups, support groups, schools, hospitals, individuals, governments and awareness expo’s/seminars
    • Our HYPODRIVE® Mentor Driving Program offers free driving lessons for new and old drivers aimed at providing them with the necessary skills they will need in order to prepare themselves for the extra challenges they might face and how to control their vehicle in the event that they experience a hypoglyceamic or hyperglycaemic event.
    • Driving lessons given by selected instructors who are specially trained by medical staff and Transport Department Instructors
    • Stop HYPODRIVE® HYPOKITS™ are provided to all people who attend an educational session/talk, in order for them to carry it in their vehicles at all times
    • HYPODRIVE® HYPOKITS™ are available for purchase here on our website
    • Poster and brochures readily available for all medical facilities, doctor surgeries, chemists, hospitals, Main Roads Departments and Schools
    • Access to qualified multi-disciplinary health professionals, specialists and support groups

    Benefits of HYPODRIVE®

    • A unique road safety initiative
    • A complex and innovative program that aims to identify and educate high-risk drivers
    • A creative and informative approach towards addressing the dangers associated with the mismanagement of medical conditions
    • Not only improving the health and safety of employees whilst working, but also improving their lifestyle behaviours and outcomes, thus minimising down time and maximising health benefits
    • Being able to transfer, tailor and deliver this program to suit various areas of Australia, including remote areas and the urban environment
    • Providing access to highly trained medical personnel
    • Being able to identify other underlying medical conditions among drivers and provide access to treatment accordingly
    • High risk personnel will receive a free follow-up check 3 months following the initial education session and will have ongoing access to HYPODRIVE® staff and personnel as required
    • Reduce insurance claims associated with traffic accidents
    • Lower the death toll on Australian roads
    • Gain respect and recognition from the general public and employees for involvement in the program

    Awards Received

    • 2010 Women Making a Difference Award- Business, Education and Community Sections - received by Sharon
    • 2010 Lions International Diabetes Education Award - received by Hypodrive
    • 2011 Qld CARRSQ/RACQ Road Safety Awards - Community Award Winner - received by Hypodrive
    • 2011 Australian Road Safety Awards - Caltex Encouragement Award Winner - received by Hypodrive
    • 2012 Redland City Council Australian of the Year Award - received by Sharon
    • 2012 Australian Road Safety Award - Finalist in 5 categories and the Winner of the Caltex Road Safety Improvement Award - received by Hypodrive
    Miss Diabeat

    Benefits of HYPODRIVE®

    • A unique road safety initiative
    • A complex and innovative program that aims to identify and educate high-risk drivers
    • A creative and informative approach towards addressing the dangers associated with the mismanagement of medical conditions
    • Not only improving the health and safety of employees whilst working, but also improving their lifestyle behaviours and outcomes, thus minimising down time and maximising health benefits
    • Being able to transfer, tailor and deliver this program to suit various areas of Australia, including remote areas and the urban environment
    • Providing access to highly trained medical personnel
    • Being able to identify other underlying medical conditions among drivers and provide access to treatment accordingly
    • High risk personnel will receive a free follow-up check 3 months following the initial education session and will have ongoing access to HYPODRIVE® staff and personnel as required
    • Reduce insurance claims associated with traffic accidents
    • Lower the death toll on Australian roads
    • Gain respect and recognition from the general public and employees for involvement in the program

    Awards Received

    • 2010 Women Making a Difference Award- Business, Education and Community Sections - received by Sharon
    • 2010 Lions International Diabetes Education Award - received by Hypodrive
    • 2011 Qld CARRSQ/RACQ Road Safety Awards - Community Award Winner - received by Hypodrive
    • 2011 Australian Road Safety Awards - Caltex Encouragement Award Winner - received by Hypodrive
    • 2012 Redland City Council Australian of the Year Award - received by Sharon
    • 2012 Australian Road Safety Award - Finalist in 5 categories and the Winner of the Caltex Road Safety Improvement Award - received by Hypodrive