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Learner Drivers
Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS) Workshops
Project Objectives
- To raise parents awareness of the importance of supervised driving.
- To provide parents with strategies to help their teenagers learn to drive safely under the new L Plate scheme.
- To increase compliance with the Learner Driver Log Book.
Project Description
Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS) workshops are held by local Councils to educate parents and supervisors of learner drivers. GLS workshops are an important step in ensuring parents and carers take the time to give their learner driver the 120 hours of driving experience, as required before sitting their drivers test to gain their probationary licence. The workshops offer parents and supervisors practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers . The course covers topics such as how to use the learner driver log book, how to plan driving sessions, how to deal with difficulties that my arise during driving practice and the importance of giving the learner constructive feedback. It assists them to teach their learner how to drive, and gives them skills to do it confidently. The workshop also raises parent's awareness of the importance of supervised driving practice.
Scheduled Workshops
The next workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers will be held:
Wednesday 8th August 2012, Mona Vale Library
Wednesday 17th October 2012, Coastal Environment Centre, Narrabeen
Bookings are essential so please contact the Road Safety Officer on 9970 1196 to reserve your space.
HELP
Help is a resource that has been produced by the SHOROC Councils to provide help and encouragement for learners, parents and supervisors. The HELP booklet includes:
- Teaching tips and hints
- Places to practice driving tasks
- Maps and drives around the Northern Beaches
- How to build on-road experience with your learner
To receive your FREE copy of HELP contact the Road Safety Officer on 9970 1196.