Young people will be taught the valuable skills needed to pass a driving test and become a responsible road user in an effort to make new drivers safe on the roads.
Young Cumbria are running a pre-learner driving training programme, called First Gear where anyone aged between 15 and 17 are welcome to attend free of charge to brush up on their pre-driving skills. The course will start on Tuesday 1st November at the Cross Keys Hotel in Milnthorpe from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
First Gear is a project aimed at young people who want to find out more about responsible road use prior to taking driving lessons or their test. The programme will last for 10 weeks with a two hour session every week and will cover:
- Attitudes to driving and the responsibilities they will have as a road user
- The basics of vehicle care, which includes a visit to a local garage
- A practical lesson behind the wheel of a car where particpants will have the opportunity to develop basic manoeuvering skills.
Lyn Williams, project organiser from Young Cumbria said:
"Too many young people are being involved in road accidents on Cumbria's roads. Young Cumbria has set up workshops and courses to encourage youngsters to come along and improve their driving skills. The First Gear course will provide new drivers with all they need to know about becoming a driver, from the cost of driving to taking the test to becoming safe and responsible on the roads".
If you would like any further information then please contact Lyn Williams on 01539 536032 or 07709 795276.