Logan District Police will be hosting another Learner Driver Day on the 10th of next month to prepare young drivers for interactions with emergency service vehicles.
The track at Norwell Motorplex will once again be open to those drivers and their supervisors to practice basic driving skills in a controlled environment.
Police officers from units including the road policing command will be there to coach learner drivers on how to safely navigate their vehicles during an encounter with police on the road.
On the day, drivers will learn: how to safely give way to an emergency vehicle, how to safely pull over when being intercepted by a police vehicle and how to safely approach and stop at a roadside breath test site.
Police say many drivers don’t face these scenarios until they are on a provisional licence and driving by themselves.
This makes the first encounter stressful, and can lead to drivers placing themselves and police officers in a dangerous sit
How much does this cost?
- This program is being offered by local police with the support of Norwell Motorplex, for an administration fee of $20.
What do you need to participate?
- The session is only open to valid learner license holders
- You must bring
- Your own roadworthy and registered car
- Your driver’s licence
- Your supervisor and their driver’s licence
- You must wear
- Enclosed shoes
How many people per session?
- 20 learner drivers and their supervisors at each session
What will the session involve?
- Drivers will need to arrive 15 minutes before their session to book in at the registration desk
- The session will begin with a 15 minute briefing with Senior Constable Andrew Harper
- Drivers and supervisors will then head out on the track for 45 minutes. During this time, learner drivers will be directed and intercepted by police
