Learning to Drive

Did you know?

Young drivers aged 17–24 are twice as likely to be involved in fatal crashes than drivers aged between 25-59.

The QLD government introduced new laws to change the licensing system for young drivers. The are heaps of changes that aim to decrease the fatalities of young people on the road..

Changes include a range of things – if you want to read more log on to www.transport.qld.gov.au

DRIVING LESSONS

To give you motivation and help you on your way to 100 hours of certified, supervised driving lessons - The QLD Government is allowing the first 10 hours of lessons with an accredited driving school instructor, to count as 30 hours in your logbook.

When you want to start driving lessons and are looking for a driving instructor, don’t assume cheapest is best.

As well as price, you also need to check:

• the driver trainer’s licence and experience

• how long a ‘lesson’ is

• whether your driver trainer will monitor your progress using an experience log

• whether they follow a structured approach with defined objectives

For more information, log on to www.racq.com.au and go to Learn2go

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