Free Learner Driver Workshops are back

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Teaching a young person to drive is a huge responsibility, and Penrith City Council in partnership with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) are running a series of free online workshops to support people who are supervising young adults as they learn to drive.

The online workshops, hosted on Zoom, are designed to help supervisors prepare for the role by covering topics such as laws that apply to L and P licence holders, completing the Learner Driver logbook, and the benefits of well supervised on-road driving experience.

The course has been developed by TfNSW who recognise the important role that parents and supervisors play in supporting inexperienced learner drivers while they complete the required hours of on-road supervised driving experience before sitting for the test to progress to the provisional (P1) licence.

The first online workshop is being held on Wednesday 15 September, with registrations now open. To prepare for this important role, join a free workshop that will reduce the stress for the supervisor and the learner, and make every lesson more effective.

Attendees will gain information, practical advice, and a structured approach to building the competency of their learner, along with confidence in teaching safe driving habits.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown OAM said teaching someone to drive is an important and serious responsibility, and both teacher and learner need to be supported through this process.

“Those attending the online workshop will find it is much easier to navigate the requirements of the logbook and provide effective lessons after they've picked up the skills in the workshop,” said Cr McKeown.

Register for the workshops below by visiting penrith.city/events
• Workshop #1 Wednesday 15 September 2021 from 6pm-7.15pm

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Tuesday, 17 August 2021.