Teensafe have met the challenges of Covid and successfully run their latest Driving Course, conducted under expert supervision, at the Moruya Raceway
Gary Smith, Teensafe Manager told The Beagle "Courses had been put on hold due to bushfires and Covid. The Bay Beginners Driving School has been a regular supporter of Teensafe and at the last course, conducted on October 8th, provided additional instructors.
Our next course will be in the Dec/Jan school holidays and we recommend that you book now as places are limited
(for further info and registration form, go to www.teensafemoruya.org)
Above: Shayne, Grace, Jessica, Bella, Roy, Gary, Lee, Sean, Renae, Brendan, Amy. Photo courtesy of Gary Smith Sean Burgess, co-owner of the Bay Beginners Driving School said the school has been in operation for over 25 years and has become Eurobodalla’s premier’ driving school leading the way in Safer Driver Education servicing the Eurobodalla and Braidwood.
The locally volunteer-run TeenSafe program is conducted during school holiday periods at the Motor Sports Complex on Donnellys Drive, Moruya by a group of dedicated driving instructors.
The TeenSafe program commenced in 1999 as a request from members of the local community to provide young people with information and practical experiences in safe driving. 'L' and 'P' plate drivers develop driving skills in a controlled environment and under the supervision of trained instructors.
Their aim is to give 'L' and 'P' plate drivers basic driving skills and experiences in a safe and controlled environment. The courses are held over 1 day 10am-3pm with a maximum of 6-7 students.
The program consists of both theory and practical elements and teaches basic skills as well as safety aspects of driving. It is a detailed presentation teaching driving skills in a fun, positive and safe manner with emphasis being placed on slowing down, hazard perception and the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Tuition is on a 'one to one' basis in the vehicles - all supplied by TeenSafe.
Approximately 85% of the course consists of actual driving time and students are able to concentrate on basic driving skills without the added distraction of normal road traffic. Vehicle maintenance and safety checks are demonstrated and discussed.
Volunteers are always being sought to assist in all aspects of the organisation of TeenSafe Courses, and all training will be provided for prospective volunteers. If you enjoy driving and inter-acting with young people volunteering with TeenSafe could be for you.
Teensafe welcomes mature licenced drivers to help out for a day every couple of months by sitting in the passenger seat while a student drives, or by helping anytime with admin or car maintenance. Teensafe have a fleet of cars at Moruya Speedway.
Gary Smith, Teensafe Manager says "If we can help teenagers drive safely, then the roads are safer for all of us"
The next Teensafe course is planned for the Dec/Jan school holidays at Moruya Speedway. Providing teenagers with a safe driving experience and education behind-the-wheel in a supervised environment Just $80 !!
For those interested in the course go to www.teensafemoruya.org for info and to register. Enquiries to garys.home@bigpond.com or contact 0418174397
Teensafe works because of volunteers.
