Driver Directions is a FREE programme to strengthen novice drivers' vital skills for safe driving, held during the school holidays each year. The one-day course is held at the Rotorua Kart Sport track at Off Road NZ in Mamaku. The course is a hands-on lesson with Police assistance.
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 that focus 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 race track 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.
