Driver Directions course
Driver Directions is a FREE programme to strengthen novice drivers' vital skills for safe driving. The one-day course is held during the school holidays at the Rotorua Kart Sport track at Off Road NZ in Mamaku. Driver Directions attendees will meet driving coaches and Police who will take them through a series of activity stations including crash avoidance and parallel parking.
The Driver Directions programme is for young drivers who hold a Learner, Restricted or Full Licence.
This course is supported by Off Road NZ and Rotorua Kart Sport Development Trust.
What happens on the day
Driver Directions attendees will meet reputed driving coaches who will take them through a series of activity stations, focusing on:
- Parallel parking
- Reversing using mirrors
- Braking awareness
- Urban driving experiences
- Vehicle awareness - is your seat in a safe position?
- Insight driving - crash avoidance and hazard detection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Road rules and the DRIVE smart phone app.
The attendees also get an opportunity to drive the racetrack with a qualified driving instructor.
Criteria
- The Driver Directions programme is for young drivers who hold a Learner or Restricted Licence.
- Must provide own vehicle with current WOF and registration, and that your vehicle is insured for the young driver.
- Must be accompanied by a parent/adult/caregiver who has held a full NZ drivers licence for at least 2 years.
