L2P Learner Driver Program
The TAC L2P Program assists young Victorian learner drivers aged 16 to 21 who don't have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, gain the 120 hours driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.
The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and coordinated by Benalla Rural City Council.
How does it work?
The TAC L2P Program matches learners from 16 to 21 years old with a fully licenced volunteer driver and program vehicle to help them gain driving experience required for a probationary licence.
Before being matched with a volunteer mentor, learners participating in the program have access to up to seven free driving lessons throughout the program with a professional instructor. This helps learners build their skills before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor and continue progressing through the stage of learning.
The Program has been helping young people become safe and confident drivers for over 10 years.
It also provides an opportunity for young people to interact with positive adult role models, gain confidence and move towards social independence.
Getting a driver licence provides independence, opens the doors to new opportunities, such as employment and education.
Who is eligible for the TAC L2P Program?
Learner drivers need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P Program:
- be aged between 16 and 21 years old (in some circumstances we will consider applicants up to 23 years)
- hold a current learner permit
- have no access to a vehicle and/or a supervising driver
- are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident (including new arrivals and/or refugees)
- ·not be an overseas student
- live in Benalla Rural City
Applications outside of the standard criteria may also be considered on a case by case basis, please contact your L2P Coordinator for further information.
Application process for learners
If you meet the criteria, please apply online through your myVicRoads account. For more information, visit the VicRoads L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
Become a L2P volunteer mentor
The TAC L2P Program doesn't just benefit learner drivers. The program gives our volunteer mentors an opportunity to connect with their community, and directly help a young person.
We have a full training program for mentors to ensure you're well prepared to mentor a learner driver and understand your role as a supervising driver. Learners participating in the program also have access to free driving lessons with a professional instructor to build their skills before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor.
Mentors can have a vital role in empowering and enhancing a young person's confidence, by teaching them to drive safely and reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities among young drivers.
Sharing your knowledge can be a rewarding experience that offers a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Mentors need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P Program:
- be over 21 years old
- hold a current full Victorian driver licence
- have a satisfactory full driver licence history report
- be medically fit to drive (we may discuss this further through the application process)
- undertake a screening process by your local TAC L2P Program
- can commit approximately 1-2 hours per week
Support young people in your community to become safe drivers. Road safety is a shared responsibility of everyone. To find out more or make an enquiry, go to VicRoads Volunteer Opportunities page
Application process for volunteer mentors
If you meet the volunteer mentor criteria, please apply online through your myVicRoads account. For more information, go to TAC L2P Learner Mentor Program
More information
For more information, contact Benalla Rural City Council's L2P Coordinator on 03 5760 2600 or email council@benalla.vic.gov.au