Champion racing driver Iliya Tsarski gave a lecture to students about driving responsibility

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

A seminar on the topic "I will be a responsible driver" was held today at the ''Yuri Gagarin'' Vocational High School of Mechanical Engineering. Dozens of students from Ruse schools attended the discussion, and the lecturer was the car racer, multiple winner of national rallies, mountain and closed-course championships Iliya Tsarski. The event was honored by Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev, who greeted those present.

"The most important aspect of road safety is that it is discussed in advance. I am glad to see so many young people who not only dream of their future, but also build it with a thought for the responsibility that each of us bears - not only as a participant in traffic, but also as part of society. Each of you who will sit behind the wheel tomorrow bears responsibility - to yourself, to your loved ones, to everyone on the road," said the Deputy Mayor. He expressed his gratitude to the ROO - Ruse for the initiative and for the opportunity for young people from Ruse to gain experience from a person like Iliya Tsarski, who proves that speed and success go hand in hand with discipline, reason and respect for others.

The successful racing driver spoke to the attendees on various topics related to road safety. Iliya Tsarski explained the risks of driving a car related to incorrect speed selection, the harm of alcohol and psychoactive substances, as well as the driver's actions in risky situations. The attendees had the opportunity to try out the so-called drug glasses, which simulate the effect of disorientation, including reduced alertness, delayed reaction time, confusion and distortion of vision, resulting from drug use. The winner of 20 championship titles said that young drivers have even more responsibilities to society, as their lack of experience and training can create a greater prerequisite for traffic accidents.

After the theoretical part of the seminar, a demonstration was held in the courtyard of the educational institution. For this purpose, those who wanted to had the opportunity to get into a special car, made to simulate a loss of control. Iliya Tsarski showed the students how the vehicle can be positioned correctly on the road surface.

The campaign is being implemented by the Ministry of Education for the second consecutive year together with the Avtotsar Rally Sports Club Association and is in connection with the increased number of accidents with children and adolescents on the road. Guests of the event were also Deputy Regional Governor Georgi Georgiev, Boryana Petkova from the RDE - Ruse, representatives of the Ministry of Interior - Ruse and the Ruse University "Angel Kanchev", as well as teachers from various schools in the city.

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