Registrations Open For Council’s ‘Driver Directions’ Course

ROTORUA 19.09.13: Rotorua District Council (RDC) is taking registrations for next month’s Driver Directions course for young drivers wanting to get valuable driving skills and practice on a safe off-road environment.

The free course is on Monday 1 October at Taupo Motorsport Park and is also supported by police, Rotary, fire services, and St John.

Driver Directions involves qualified driving instructors and police taking young participants through practical driving skills, accompanied by parents or caregivers. The course offers a driving simulator, tyre specialists and advisors, expertise on and off-road, and one-on-one training.

RDC Road Safety Coordinator Jodie Lawson says Driver Directions is a valuable opportunity for teenagers on learners’ and restricted licences to practice their driving skills in a safe off-road environment.

“It’s a free course but a valuable investment in young drivers’ and their parents’ lives. Road crashes are the single greatest killer of 15 to 24 year olds, and the leading cause of their permanent injury. Involving parents means both students and parents become better educated.”

Spaces are limited on the Driver Directions course so those wanting to participate should register by calling Rotorua District Council on 07 348 4199 as soon as possible, or register online by going to the council website rdc.govt.nz and click on the Ruru logo for easy registration.

Drivers must have a learner or restricted licence, their own car, and have a parent or guardian with them at all times when they take the course.

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