Learning to drive doesn’t need to be stressful!

Council is taking the pressure off learning to drive with a free workshop aimed at giving beginner drivers more experience on the road.

Learner drivers and their supervisors are invited to take part in the inaugural Learner Driver Log Book Run on Sunday 30 June, from 10am-noon at CARES Facility, Bass Hill.

The brand-new program will give attendees experience on driving on different types of roads, including suburban streets, multi-lane roads and freeways.

Participants will also experience what it’s like to be pulled over for a random breath test by NSW Police Highway Patrol.

Those involved in this program will be able to add the 1.5 hours of experience to their logbook.

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the program will arm young and new drivers with the experience to feel safe and confident on the road.

“The statistics show that young adults are responsible for nearly a quarter of annual road fatalities in NSW,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“Hardly a day goes by without flicking on the news and hearing about an innocent victim who has lost their life at the hands of a young driver.

“Young drivers are particularly vulnerable because they are easily distracted when getting behind the wheel.

“We don’t want our young people to become another road statistic and our program aims to help mould safe learner drivers.”

Participants must bring their own vehicle, a supervising driver and have a minimum of 25 hours in their logbook.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit cb.city/LogBookRun

This program is part of Council’s commitment to improve road safety in the City. To learn more, visit cb.city/RoadSafety