A free workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers will be held at Gladesville Library on Wednesday 26 August, 6.30-8.30 pm. The workshop is run by City of Ryde Council in partnership with the Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA).
The popular 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.
“New rules for learner drivers now mean that there is a minimum of one year on ‘L’ Plates and an increase to 120 hours of supervised driving, including a mandatory 20 hours of night driving,” said City of Ryde Road and Community Safety Project Officer, James Winstanley.
“A more rigorous driving test has also been introduced focusing on hazard perception and driver reactions.
“Parents and supervisors of novice drivers have a crucial role to play in making our roads safer, and that is why the RTA has developed a course to better support them.”
Topics covered by 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 attended previous courses found it boosted their confidence, helped them better plan driving sessions and allowed them to share their experiences with other parents and supervisors. Bookings are essential – phone 9952 8302 or contact jwinstanley@ryde.nsw.gov.au
Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers Free Workshopo, Wednesday 26 August, 2009. 6.30 – 8.30 pm, Gladesville Library, 6 Pittwater Road, Ryde.
