Somerset County Council Press Release
Gearing up for Somerset Moto Fest 2017
Test your riding and driving skills at a fun road safety event with activities for the whole family taking place near Yeovil next week.
Somerset Moto Fest 2017 is a completely free event run by Somerset County Council’s road safety team and held at the Fleet Air Arm museum on Saturday and Sunday 9-10 September from 10am to 4pm.
Attendees will receive a discounted entry to the museum as well as meeting with main motorcycle and car dealerships, training organisations, DVSA, Highways England, emergency services, cycle dealers and various demonstrations.
Activities include:
Test your motorcycle slow riding ability
Hone your skills at parallel or bay parking
Try out one of the new dealer-provided vehicles fitted with parking assistance programmes and learn more about the safety features available.
Take an assessed ride or drive accompanied by an advanced rider or driver
Try one of the demonstration bikes or cars from the dealers
See how the emergency services help keep the community safe
Life-saving advice and demonstrations
Children’s play area
Food and drinks available at the Swordfish Restaurant.
Free competitions running daily with great prizes
Cllr John Woodman, Somerset County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We’re always looking for ways to engage with road users and promote important road safety messages in a fun and entertaining way.
“Somerset Moto Fest is looking to be a fantastic new event for Somerset with plenty to see, do and learn – and all for free.”
For further information on Somerset Moto Fest visit: www.somersetroadsafety.org/page/somerset-moto-fest/240/
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