Council, RTA host driving workshop
A free workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers will be held by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) in conjunction with Ballina Shire Council at the Ballina RSL on Monday 3 March.
The two-our course, Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers, will offer 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 new minimum of one year on L-pates and an increase to 120 hours of supervised driving, including a mandatory 20 hours of night-time driving,” said cuncil spokesperson Natalie Chapman.
“A more rigorous driving test has also been introduced, focusing on hazard perception and driver reactions.
“These changes to the Graduated Licensing Scheme are all about reducing the crash rate for young drivers.
“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.”
The course will cover topics such as:
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,” Mrs Chapman said.
Bookings for the Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers course are essential and can be made by calling Natalie Chapman from Ballina Shire Council on 6686 1427.
