Wollongong City Council, in conjunction with the Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA), will hold a free workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers on 13 September 2011.

The two hour course, Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers, will offer parents and supervisors hands-on advice on how to provide driving practice for learner drivers.

“Parents and supervisors of novice drivers have a crucial role to play in making our roads safer and that is why the RTA has developed this course to support them,” Council’s Road Safety Officer Jack Harrison said.

The course will cover topics such as:

• new laws for learner and P-plate drivers
• how to use the ‘ Learner Driver Logbook’
• how to plan on-road driving lessons.

“Parents and supervisors who have attended this course found it boosted their confidence, helped them better plan driving sessions and allowed them to share experiences with other parents and supervisors,” Mr Harrison said.

The course also reinforces the important role of families in providing on-going support for young drivers in the early years of driving.

Bookings are essential for the course which will be held at Council’s Administration Building, 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong, from 6pm to 8pm. Bookings can be made by calling Road Safety Officer Jack Harrison on (02) 4227 7261.

For more information you should visit the Council’s website at www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service centre on (02) 4227 7111.