Learner Drivers—Take Advantage of a Free Driving Lesson

With 279 young people aged between 17 and 25 killed on Australia’s roads last year, the Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport has called on parents and learner drivers to think about having a keys2drive lesson.

Ms King said the Federal Government funds the youth driving program keys2drive for the very fundamental purpose of protecting lives on the nation’s roads.

Keys2drive provides free driving lessons to learner drivers by accredited driving instructors and with the participation of parents.

Ms King said every parent with a child learning to drive should take the time to have a keys2drive lesson with that child.

“Unfortunately young drivers are more likely to be involved in a car crash. This is because they are not yet experienced driving solo. This is particularly true for drivers in the first six months of their provisional license,” Ms King said.

“The good news is that the risks in these early stages of driving can be reduced with more supervised driving practice during the learner period. Keys2drive is invaluable for equipping both parents and learner drivers with driving skills and information for supervisors.”

Keys2drive was developed by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), with support from the driver training industry. It provides on-road technical skills and off-road learning with an interactive website, videos and educational games.

“Talking to your kids about road safety before they start getting behind the wheel is also crucial,” Ms King said. 

“And when it’s time for your child to begin asking if they can drive to school, you’ll feel safer knowing they are properly prepared.”

To date the Australian Government has funded 50,000 driving lessons through the keys2drive.

For further information or to book your free keys2drive lesson visit www.keys2drive.com.au