A free workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner Drivers will be held by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) in partnership with the City of Ryde’s Safe Communities strategy, at the Civic Centre, Level 5/Rm3 on Monday 11th May 2009, starting at 6.30pm. Bookings are essential.
The two-hour course, Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers, offers parents and supervisors hands-on advice on how to provide the most effective driving practice for learner drivers. “Parents and supervisors of novice drivers have a crucial role to play in making our roads safer, and this course provides information on how they can support novice drivers,” said Council’s Road & Community Safety Officer, Emily Burgess.
New rules introduced for Learner Drivers include:
- A demerit scheme similar to the scheme that applies to P1 drivers. That is, Learner Drivers will be suspended from driving for three months for acquiring four or more demerit points.
- A more rigorous driving test focusing on hazard perception and driver reactions.
- A new minimum of one year on ‘L’ plates and an increase to 120 hours of supervised driving, including a mandatory 20 hours of night-time driving
Topics covered in the Workshop include:
- New laws for learner and P-plate drivers
- How to use the new Learner Driver Log Book
- How to plan on-road driving sessions
“Parents and supervisors who have attended this course found it boosted their confidence, helped them better plan driving sessions and allowed them to share experiences with other parents and supervisors,” Ms Burgess said.
Bookings for the Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers course are essential - 99528222.
Media contact: Lee Kirkland, City of Ryde, T 9952 8083
