PCYC Safer Drivers Course

What is the Safer Drivers Course? The Safer Drivers Course is a structured program designed by Transport for New South Wales to help young drivers manage risks on the road and develop safe driving habits. By focusing on speed management, hazard awareness, gap selection, and managing distractions, the course provides practical tools to reduce the likelihood of accidents and improve road safety.

How Does It Work? The course consists of two modules:

• Module 1: A three-hour interactive group session where participants learn strategies for safe driving, including speed management and hazard perception.

• Module 2: A two-hour in-car coaching session where participants apply their learning under the guidance of a professional instructor.

Who Is Eligible? Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Be under 25 years old.

• Hold a valid NSW learner licence.

• Have completed at least 50 log book hours of on-road driving (excluding bonus hours), including some night driving.

Benefits for Your Students:

• 20 Bonus Log Book Hours: Students receive 20 additional log book hours, making it easier to achieve the required hours for a provisional licence.

• Enhanced Driving Skills: The course instils safe driving habits, hazard awareness, and low-risk driving strategies.

• Confidence and Independence: Students gain the tools they need to navigate real-world driving scenarios and distractions with confidence.

Cost and Accessibility: The Safer Drivers Course costs $140. The NSW Government also offers 1,000 free places annually for eligible participants from disadvantaged backgrounds or Aboriginal communities. Participants may be eligible for a discounted rate if they meet the criteria of the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Disadvantaged Learner initiative:

• Hold a valid Centrelink Pension Concession or Health Care card in the Learner’s name.

• Are in Out of Home Care (OOHC).

• Are a current, or former, participant in the TfNSW Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP).

Where Is the Course Available? PCYC Lake Illawarra runs Safer Driver Courses from Lake Illawarra, Dapto, and Warrawong (coming soon).

Partner with Us: We’d love to work with your school to promote the Safer Drivers Course to your students. This program is an excellent way to help them build life skills and achieve greater independence.

For more information or to book a session, visit PCYC Safer Driver Course Bookings or contact 42964448.