Supervising a Learner Driver

The Facts About New Drivers
For most young people gaining a driving licence is a rite of passage
and a symbol of adulthood. Getting it takes up a lot of their time
and energy. Unfortunately, for too many families, this exciting event
ends in tragedy.
Newly licensed drivers are over-represented in serious road crashes.
• One-third of drivers killed on Australian roads are between 17
and 25 years of age.
• First year drivers are three times more likely to be involved in
road crashes than more experienced drivers.
What can be done about these figures?
Research shows that it takes around three to five years to become
a fully competent driver. For many young people this key learning
will be in the car on their own or with friends soon after they get their
Provisional Licence.
The good news is that if Learner Drivers have over 50 hours of
practice during their Learner period they can expect their risk of
crashing once they have their Provisional Licence to be reduced by
about one third.
Learning Through Practice
The bottom line is the more driving practice young people
have as a Learner, the safer they will be when they go solo!

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[bigeeezy]

I love a good road trip.  Thanks and well done :)

James

[DeeFromAussie]

James

Too often we don't realize

What we have until it is gone

A word from a friend gives a lift so thanks

I love you support hugs Dee & Rick

[DrakIems]

Well drove buddy, it's good your awarde of speed so much. No nead to be in a hurry when it's not called for. Good up Dee :)

[DeeFromAussie]

Shawn

With your kind and thoughtful words we thank thee You're a wonderful dear friend

hugs Dee &Rick

[mettanc]

its time for me to renew my license, yuck!

u r correct it is a rite of passage!

happy and safe driving.

michael

[DeeFromAussie]

Michael We both send thanks to you

for your very lovely thoughtful wishes

and yes I have eaten in that restaurant lol! Ummmmmmmmy hugs Dee & Rick

[justsayno2hate]

dee, my son just got his license a month ago and had his first "bump" with another car this morning. fortunately no damage but a big scare for everyone! peace2u! eric

[BashProductions123]

Got my license yesterday. Did 1hr 15mins on the first day. Half of it at night. Done over two hours now. Today was all rain/wet. Some idiot pulled out infront of me as I was over-taking his stationary vehicle and he didn't even signal. Learners are actualy the most safest people on the roads. As soon as your on 'P's" is when your stakes raise astronomically o_0

[Tadek59]

Amazing video !

Congrats on the driving licence !

5*****

[PatongTed]

Congratulations to your son getting his licence Dee! Interesting video and fun to watch! I am making my rounds to my friends latest videos. I am still catching up from being gone all summer.

Peace to You and Yours Always!

~Ted

[CherrisVids]

Congrats to your son getting his license !! Wow scary hey !! I remember those days.

Awesome poem too did you write it Dee ??

5*****

[cameragirlJane]

Congrats on the new lic! Those are scary roads!

All the roads are very straight where I live..now I am glad! LOL...*****

[theloathlydaddy]

Rick's doing a great job! And the poem was excellent as well! A real snapshot of life, and a rite of passage, a young one learning to drive. Thanks for sharing, Dee, have an excellent day! :)

[tps607]

My God!!!! all the way on the wrong side of the road! lol

[OzPix]

If Rick can keep driving like that he'll do well.

[sherrywine1941]

Hi Dee..Tell Rick congrats!!!! Back in the day's..

I had to learn to drive in the hay field,, Plus use hay bales to park inbetween..LOL When I visited Australia, I was scared to death to see the cars on the wrong (LOL) side of the road..

Thanks for the ride !!! (5*) Hugs, sherry