The week began yesterday with a mock crash exercise in which teenagers were cut free from a "crashed" car.
The scene began at a special school assembly where committee members outlined the dangers of drink-driving. It was followed by a party scenario in which five teenagers got into a car with a drunk driver.
The Serious Crash Unit from Dunedin, police, volunteer fire brigade, and St John staff freed the pupils from the "crashed" vehicle and demonstrated first aid.
The committee was also supported by road safety co-ordinator Ernie Mather and SADD lower South Island co-ordinator Kelly Selwyn.
SADD ambassador Libby Gold (17) said the mock crash was organised by the student committee to show the dangers of getting into a vehicle with a driver who had been drinking.
"I think the message really got through."
A quiz based on the drink-driving crash exercise would be held today and short films on drink-driving would be shown throughout the week.
The committee also created two billboards outlining the group's "manifesto", which would help keep the whole school "on board", she said.
One billboard is outside the Balclutha War Memorial Hall, and the other at the school.
Youth education officer Constable Jo Jack, of Balclutha, said the assembly and crash scenario echoed the drink-driving message.
"It's really good having students reinforcing the message and it's also good timing with both the law change and the school ball this coming weekend."
The week coincided with the new zero blood-alcohol limit for drivers under the age of 20, which came into effect on Sunday.
