Almost 30 learners gain their Ps thanks to L2P program

BASS Coast TAC L2P program supports young learner drivers who don’t have access to a suitable supervising driver or vehicle to achieve the 120 hours supervised driving practice required to gain their Ps and become safe independent drivers.

Learner drivers are matched with a volunteer mentor driver and have access to program vehicles to complete their supervised driving practice.

From July 2022-June 2023, 26 learner drivers gained their probationary licence with the support of Bass Coast TAC L2P.

A learner who was recently successful in gaining their Ps said, “L2P helps young people with barriers to learning to drive such as having no car or fully licenced adult to help. They won’t judge you in any negative way, they’ll give valuable positive criticism and advice.”

Volunteer mentor drivers are the backbone of the L2P program, and the program is always seeking new mentors to support more learners.

Program mentor Andy shared, “The rewards for being a mentor are great. The feeling of success is amazing when the one you are helping passes the drive test. The pleasure of passing on your experience to young drivers and helping overcome their inexperience is extremely satisfying.”

Mentors need to be over 21 years old with a full drivers licence, an interest in supporting young people and promoting safe driving practice and have 1-2 hours a week to spare.

If you are interested in joining the Bass Coast TAC L2P program as a volunteer mentor or learner driver, please contact Coordinator Melanie Mumford on 0467 590 679 or basscoastl2p@wonthaggineighbourhoodcentre.com