With 279 young people aged between 17 and 25 killed on Australia’s roads last year, parents and learner drivers have been urged to think seriously about having a keys2drive lesson.
Keys2drive provides free driving lessons to learner drivers by accredited driving instructors and with the participation of parents.
The Federal Government funds the youth driving program keys2drive for the fundamental purpose of protecting lives on the nation’s roads.
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine King encouraged 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 licence,” 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.”
Executive director of the AAA, Andrew McKellar said the program reached an important milestone in December when it conducted it 50,000th driving lesson.
Mr McKellar said the program helped people to become safer drivers and ultimately aims to lower the road toll.
“I urge all beginning drivers to take advantage of the free lesson offered by keys2drive and the opportunity it provides to learn new road skills and become a better driver.
“Driving instructors can also secure an advantage in the marketplace by becoming accredited for the program. The keys2drive program provides valuable resources and support to develop their professional skills,” he said.
For further information or to book your free keys2drive lesson visit www.keys2drive.com.auTalk the Toll Down - Pledge your support
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