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Free Driving Lesson for Learner Licence Holders @ Keys2Drive (Australian Government Funded)

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Free Driving Lesson for Learner Licence Holders @ Keys2Drive (Australian Government Funded)
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doweyy on 27/05/2020 - 12:37 keys2drive.com.au (3452 clicks)
Last edited 27/05/2020 - 12:38

Greetings everyone, Keys2Drive is back up again after closing down during the restrictions and thought it was best to share again for those learners struggling to get hours up currently!

Can sign up today to be eligible for the free lesson, and lessons then start back on 8/6/2020 as per the notice on the website.

Register Here

Information:

Keys2drive is a revolutionary approach to learning road safety and the free driving lesson is an opportunity for the learner driver, driving instructor and parent/supervisor to learn it together.

The free lesson goes for 60 minutes, during which the Keys2drive accredited driving instructor will explain the Keys2drive learning approach – ‘Find Your Own Way’ – and offer examples of how it can be used when learning to drive. The remaining lesson time includes a practical demonstration of these skills being used and taught and you will be driving.

The Keys2drive free lesson is not intended to replace normal driving lessons rather, it should complement them by empowering learner drivers to ‘Find Their Own Way’ to becoming safer drivers.

Learner drivers will receive training in the best ways to practice, helping them gain the confidence they need to prepare for safe P plate driving and beyond.

Parents/supervisors will come away with tools to help their learner drivers achieve a good foundation for lifelong safe driving.

Who is Eligible:

The free lesson is for anyone on their L Plates, together with their parent/supervisor (the supervisor is the fully licensed driver who usually accompanies the learner when they drive).

Only learner drivers who have never driven solo before are currently eligible to apply.

To be eligible for a Keys2drive free lesson the learner driver MUST hold an Australian learners permit. Holders of international driving permits upgrading to an Australian licence are NOT eligible for a Keys2drive free lesson.

How do I book my free Keys2drive lesson?

  • All learners who have registered since 1st Jan 2020, and not yet had their free lesson, have had their Free Lesson ID expiry date automatically extended for another six months.
  • Make sure you have your Free Lesson ID (FLID) ready to go.
  • Find a Keys2drive instructor in your area
  • Contact the instructor or their drive school to arrange a booking.
  • When you have confirmed a suitable time for you, your supervisor and the driving instructor, give the driving instructor your FLID to secure your booking.

As always, enjoy :)

Credit to Student Edge and sacs2k1.

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  • Manny Calavera on 27/05/2020 - 12:42

    'Find Your Own Way' - Do we teach the children about what Melways is?

    • dasher86 on 27/05/2020 - 12:57
      +3

      what's a melways?
      google is what we use.

      • Bretttick on 27/05/2020 - 13:13
        +1

        Google? Waze is the way to go

        • Munki on 27/05/2020 - 15:35
          +1

          Was an avid Google user and saw the light in Waze. I hope Google will implement all the features from Waze into their Maps/Driving.

          • Bretttick on 27/05/2020 - 20:25

            @Munki: Used Google when Waze wasn't around. Never looked back. Google maps stink compared to Waze. Now maps is like the melway, obsolete in my eyes

          • CyberMurning on 27/05/2020 - 21:01
            +1

            @Munki: Uh learn something new again today. Waze

  • BurnSomeCashs on 27/05/2020 - 13:29

    What is this free lesson about? Still have to bring supervisor?

  • USER DC on 27/05/2020 - 13:31

    I don't understand what's it meaning by supervisor, like if a learnwe needs this lesson need to put their parents name but what if that parent is at p2, or full licence without having held Up for 2 Years

    Can this still be accessible??

    • realfancyman on 27/05/2020 - 14:39
      +1

      It doesn't need to be your parents, anyone that meets the requirements for a qualified supervising driver (just Google qualified supervising driver requirements + your state) can accompany you. But if you don't have someone then unfortunately no you can't access this.

    • KRR on 27/05/2020 - 17:31

      It should be whoever counts as a supervisor in your state for a Learner driver. Check with your state authority

    • dengziyi on 27/05/2020 - 21:45

      I've used this before. Yes, they are eligible, as it'll be a driving instructor that provides the lesson.

  • dexx on 27/05/2020 - 13:39

    Whats states does this operate in?

    • realfancyman on 27/05/2020 - 14:40

      Australia-wide

      • entropysbane on 27/05/2020 - 14:53
        -7

        I am still trying to work out the justification for using taxpayer dollars for this. Sorry, the next generation of taxpayers’ dollars. Surely as this is all borrowed, I would expect government to be a little more careful with program priorities to core business. Where does it all end?

        • GG57 on 27/05/2020 - 14:56
          +5

          Of all the things the federal government spends money on, this is probably one of the more logical investments.

          • entropysbane on 27/05/2020 - 14:59
            -2

            @GG57: There are many, many worthy causes. And I can tell you any lobbyist worth their salt would mount a convincing argument that project ‘x’ is another. And modern politicians are easy pickings. In fact it is easier to lobby for grants and other funds than trying to say, grow a business the old fashioned way.

            In fact, programs like this probably arise out of election commitments. While major policy commitments are imposed by head office, the majority of these small ticket items are dreamt up the eve of the caretaker period by the “ministerial advisers” in the relevant portfolio. These advisers, who may or may not still have pimples, of course are usually factional warriors who got awarded a job by their factional masters straight out of student union politics, and knock up a list of sweeteners (bribes) they think the minister might like. Usually over a bottle of red the night before the policy is announced. In this case it would have probably been the transport policy.

            • GG57 on 27/05/2020 - 15:07
              +1

              @entropysbane: I agree.
              But what do you find hard to justify for this particular scheme?

              • entropysbane on 27/05/2020 - 17:02
                -1

                @GG57: Because there is no evidence that people weren’t already getting this as part of their first drivers lesson anyway. What evidence do you have that this was a problem that needed solving by the feds? Were instructors not providing this in the first place? Why not have it as part of their instructor’s licence requirements (probably do)?
                What evidence is there that a federal scheme was required when licensing is a state and territory responsibility?

                At best this is a boon to the driving instructor market, like many government interventions to favour businesses with good lobbyists..
                The driving instructor might get say, $100 payment from the feds for it. And then the underlying cost of providing the subsidy would be of a similar amount once the subsidy database is set up, auditing and employment of data processors, administration officers, policy officers and managers were appointed. Then cabinet submissions, cabinet budget committee submissions, finance arrangements etc. these things can add substantially to the cost.

        • Diji1 on 27/05/2020 - 15:15
          +3

          Another silly billy bleating about "where's the money" as privatisation causes an economic disaster and Australia spends billions committing war crimes overseas.

          Presumably the extent of this person's knowledge is what Fox Murdoch News told him.

          • entropysbane on 27/05/2020 - 17:09

            @Diji1: What has government funded marketing for driving schools got to do with privatisation policies and “war crimes”?
            Actually that question is rhetorical, and so irrelevant I don't need to know.

            • Cliche Guevara on 28/05/2020 - 14:53
              +2

              @entropysbane: Many people can't afford to pay for driving lessons. They are taught by family/friends. This driving lesson is as much to educate the "instructor" on good methods in teaching a learner driver. I think it's a good use of government funds.

              • entropysbane on 28/05/2020 - 20:13
                -1

                @Cliche Guevara: Whaat? How did they get an instructors licence if they don’t know what bits of the car does what or how to be a good instructor?
                And yes, in fact most people their first lesson would be family or friends. This is not a good use of taxpayer funds, there would be any number of higher priorities.
                It’s taxpayer funded marketing for driving schools.

                • Cliche Guevara on 29/05/2020 - 07:15

                  @entropysbane: You do realise that a person can learn to drive without ever going to a paid qualified instructor right? This lesson is there to help those people. I still think it's a good use of government money. Safer learners means safer drivers.

                  • entropysbane on 29/05/2020 - 13:29
                    -1

                    @Cliche Guevara: Your first sentence is entirely correct. So why do we need a program to do this again? Marketing.

  • shortcircuit on 27/05/2020 - 13:41
    +3

    i thought this only free for 1 hour lesson, am i correct?

    • Arcticviper on 27/05/2020 - 13:50

      Yep, single 1 hour lesson

  • GG57 on 27/05/2020 - 13:49

    Waiting for someone to say "It is always free"

  • artxty on 27/05/2020 - 14:11
    +1

    Sorry to burst your bubbles, but this is not actually a free 1 hour drive.
    The only free is that the driving instructor will come to your place and explain to the parents/supervising adult and with the Learner about the Keys2drive.

    • odysseus on 27/05/2020 - 14:17
      +2

      "The free lesson goes for 60 minutes, during which the Keys2drive accredited driving instructor will explain the Keys2drive learning approach – ‘Find Your Own Way’ – and offer examples of how it can be used when learning to drive. The remaining lesson time includes a practical demonstration of these skills being used and taught and you will be driving."

      So 50 minute preso, 10 minute demo?

    • realfancyman on 27/05/2020 - 14:41

      From my experience the explanation was under 10 minutes.

    • Perroquet on 27/05/2020 - 15:10
      +3

      When I used this a few years ago mine was an actual lesson with the 60mins starting and ending in the car, instructor didn't even talk about Keys2drive. It probably depends on the instructor - I had already used this guy for a lesson previously where he mentioned to me that I could get the next lesson free through keys2drive if I hadn't signed up to that yet

  • Wonderfool on 27/05/2020 - 14:38

    I'm all up for government funded lessons, since I know what it's like to trying to get enough hours when your family only has one vehicle.

    But this just sounds super fishy lol.

    • GG57 on 27/05/2020 - 14:44

      It is government funded.
      It is not "lessons"; odysseus and realfancyman above have clarified what is provided.
      Why would it be 'fishy'? What is the worst that could happen?

      • entropysbane on 27/05/2020 - 14:56
        -1

        The government ends up paying a significant slab of GDP on interest incurred from too much debt grown from funding a myriad of activities like this?

        • Diji1 on 27/05/2020 - 15:18
          -2

          Where were you when the Government spent billions on committing war crimes? Actually, the Government is still committing them as we speak and here you are talking about driving lessons LMAO.

          If you actually give a shit get your goddam priorities straight.

          • entropysbane on 27/05/2020 - 16:49
            -1

            @Diji1: Going to war I would hope would have considerably more policy consideration than whether or not we should provide a freebie for something kids have always paid for themselves ever since driver’s lessons became a thing.
            I would suggest it is you who doesn’t have your priorities straight.

      • Wonderfool on 27/05/2020 - 16:46
        +1

        Well that's exactly it, nothing will happen.

        It's to subsidise driving school marketing. That's pretty poor way of using public sector money to me.

        • GG57 on 27/05/2020 - 16:48
          +1

          ? Your comment stated "I'm all up for government funded lessons"; now you think it is a poor way to use government money??

          • Wonderfool on 27/05/2020 - 17:02

            @GG57: Using money to solve actual problems is one thing.

            Using the money to act as a promotional platform that happens gives you lesson as a secondary objective is a bit odd to me.

            Hey, if it actually solves something for the community and it's recorded on your logbook, sure

    • dengziyi on 27/05/2020 - 21:53
      +3

      I used this scheme almost 5 years ago. It's a legitimate government-funded scheme, I went through RACV. In response to your question about 'marketing', there's nothing wrong with having multiple benefits for a government project. It's a common tactic that is used in multiple industries, eg. LED replacement scheme, solar rebate.

      Nothing evil or dodgy about it, there is such thing as a win win situation

      • Wonderfool on 27/05/2020 - 22:10
        +1

        Of course, I'm not saying that companies shouldn't reap the benefits out of it. It's just that, from experience, 1 lesson didn't seem enough for it to do much. If you were given 2 lessons, one to introduce and another to refine, this can be a very effective plan to get many new drivers to be much safer.

        Thanks for your assurance though.Out of curiosity, how did it go for you?

        • dengziyi on 27/05/2020 - 23:47
          +1

          2 lessons, I could get onboard with that.

          My keys2drive lesson was my first time behind the whee;. The instructor was very supportive and it went well until I skimmed the curb and he became quite worried about his rims. He would have been my instructor, but a family friend (also certified) offered instead. Keys2Drive instructor made it a positive first driving experience

  • Section on 27/05/2020 - 15:49

    Thanks OP. Registered a free lesson just now.

  • rotamasta7 on 27/05/2020 - 17:10

    Thanks OP! This is awesome!

  • [Deactivated] on 28/05/2020 - 10:26

    Only one lesson geez. Better off buying hand sanitizer.

  • matthew8 on 30/05/2020 - 17:02
    +1

    I've done it twice, about to do it with my 3rd child. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
    It IS NOT a driving lesson, nor would I recommend this for the absolute first time behind the wheel.
    The purpose of the "keys2drive" scheme is to have better drivers on our roads, in turn less road carnage from inexperienced drivers.
    it's not a driving lesson, but rather a lesson for the parents and the learner (or other instructor for the bulk part of the many hours required) to develop good instructing & learning skills so that when the parent is not there anymore, the young driver really knows what to do because they learnt how to make good decisions themselves, rather than being told what to do by the parent.

    So if we end up with better young drivers, less road accidents and hospital admissions, then I can't see how that is a waste of taxpayers funds as we all potentially benefit.

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