Hundreds of Dundee teenagers were yesterday stunned into silence by a hard-hitting show that graphically highlighted the fatal consequences of reckless driving.

The multi-media show with live performances targeted people approaching driving age and aimed to convey a memorable message about their vulnerability on the road.

Dundee’s next generation of drivers attended the Safe Drive, Stay Alive show at the Whitehall Theatre.

It is based on the video reconstruction of a road accident.

This video is interspersed with on-stage, real life testimonies by serving members of the emergency services.

In addition stories are told by the parent of a young person who died in a road accident and from someone disabled by the actions of a young driver.

Last year six people between the ages of 17 and 24 were killed as a result of traffic collisions in Tayside, and 60 people between the same ages were seriously injured.

“It should never be forgotten that, irrespective of the trends, every road accident statistic represents an individual tragedy for families,” said police chief constable John Vine.

“In far too many of the collisions in Tayside, alcohol, inappropriate speed and failure to wear a seatbelt have been significant factors.”

Around 2000 fifth and sixth year pupils and their teachers will attend the road show during its two-day run.