Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said the Andrews Labor Government
Participants receive five core education sessions which address road rules, driver behaviour, pedestrian, and cyclist safety, as well as up to two paid professional driving lessons for participants who hold a licence.
On top of this, as part of the TAC L2P Program, Learner drivers who are unable to access a supervising driver or vehicle to accrue their minimum 120 hours of driver training will receive up to seven free professional driving lessons – in addition to a mentor and access to a vehicle.
This is expected to provide free, supervised driving experience to more than 2,249 participants and up to 16,017 professional driving lessons this year alone.
Since 2008, the L2P program has helped 15,000 young learner drivers, clocking up 656,757 hours and supporting more than 7,000 participants to get their P-Plates since 2008.
Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, which aims to halve road deaths and reduce serious injuries by 2030 and eliminate road deaths by 2050.
For more information on Community Road Safety Grants and L2P, please visit vicroads.vic.gov.auExternal Link.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll
“Everyone deserves the chance to learn to drive, gain independence and feel confident on our roads – these programs ensure all road users, regardless of their path, can head out on the roads safely.”
“Sadly, too many communities understand the impact road trauma can have – these program gives people from all walks of life the opportunity to work together at a grassroots level to contribute towards improved road safety.”
As stated by Transport Accident Commission CEO Joe Calafiore
“We know that inexperienced drivers are vulnerable on the roads and extensive practice is the best way to mould safe young motorists. The TAC L2P Program removes socio-economic barriers to ensure all young Victorians have access to quality driving practice and education.”
