For many people, the process of obtaining a driver’s licence feels out of reach due to these common barriers:
- Lack of access to a car
- The need for supervised driving hours
- Difficulties with the theory test
That’s where our Driving School steps in!
We provide:
- Automatic and manual vehicles for learners who don’t have access to a car
- Supervised lessons to help increase driving hours
- Support for oral theory tests, ensuring those who struggle with language or literacy can still succeed
We chat with Real Futures Driving Instructor Christopher Pugh about how getting a licence can help people get on the road to independence.
Have you seen how access to a car and driving skills can change someone’s daily life?
When clients obtain a license and get access to a vehicle, they open up opportunities in employment and education. Being able to be self-reliant for transport to employment or classes.
It also offers independence and flexibility having your own transport that doesn’t require prearrangement. It also builds confidence and self-esteem as well as providing easier access to social and wellbeing activities, like sports and medical appointments.
The theory test can be a big challenge, especially for people who struggle with reading or written exams. How does the program support them in passing their Learner’s test?
The program offers verbal testing supported by the WA Department of Transport, enabling clients to complete a theory test without literacy skills. The program also provides one on one learning support to ensure clients understand the road rules and how they apply on the road.
What are some of the biggest fears that learners face, and how do you help them gain confidence behind the wheel?
A lack of confidence can be a major inhibitor of progress for many clients. This seriously affects their driving skills and can be difficult to overcome.
To address this, we work on basic skills in a controlled environment with constant positive reinforcement. As these skills become second nature, confidence grows and progress improves exponentially.
What’s the most important skill or mindset a new driver should focus on?
When the basic skills are in place, knowing what the Driving Assessors are looking for during the assessment is critical.
If you can control a vehicle but can’t apply the driving system to enable you to safely interact with other road users, you are destined to fail the assessment.
Meet Graeme
This is Graeme, our newly qualified driving instructor in Carnavon!
Graeme absolutely aced his instructor training and has already been getting awesome feedback from his students. If you spot him around, make sure to say hello and give him a warm welcome!
