Driver boost

THE L2P learner driver mentor program has received a $10.5 million boost from the government.
Roads Minister Terry Mulder said it was important to provide support for young disadvantaged learners with the resources they need to become safer drivers.
“We know that learners who complete 120 hours of supervised on-road driving experience have a 30 per cent lower crash rate for the first two years on their P-plates, compared with those who only have 50 hours of practice,” he said.
“However, some young learners simply don’t have access to a car or someone to supervise them to achieve the 120 hours practice required. This program pairs them up with volunteers who support them to practice and become much safer drivers.”
There are currently 55 L2P programs across 60 local government areas throughout the state, providing 11,000 hours of practice per quarter.