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Y drive learner driver program

Y drive helps eligible people in Eurobodalla obtain their learner (Ls) and provisional (Ps) driver licences.

You are eligible to apply to be on the Y drive program if you live in Eurobodalla and meet at least one of these criteria:

  • do not have access to the support you require to complete the licensing requirements
  • do not have access to a suitable vehicle
  • are struggling financially
  • are a twin, triplet or higher multiple.

The Ls program can help by:

  • paying for the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) and learner licence
  • assisting you to source identification documents
  • supporting you to prepare to sit the DKT or to complete the interactive DKT online.
  • helping you with transport to and from Service NSW.

The Ps program can help by:

  • helping pay for the Hazard Perception Test, driving tests and provisional licence
  • providing up to 10 professional driving lessons
  • providing 1:1 mentored driving support if required
  • providing access to a vehicle to learn to drive
  • assisting with safer driving courses and practical workshops
  • helping you get to and from Service NSW.

Apply for Y drive

If you want to get your driver licence but need support, Y drive can help.

Apply here

Become a Y drive mentor

If you have patience, great listening skills and a passion to help disadvantaged people become licenced drivers, you can become a Y drive mentor and:

  • support people preparing for the Driver Knowledge Test (Ls program)
  • help people learn to drive (Ps program).

Sign up to become a Y drive mentor

Mentors are required to volunteer for at least one hour per week to assist individuals prepare for the Driver Knowledge Test.

Y drive will provide you with training opportunities and an introduction to the test.

Mentors are required to:

  • hold a current driver's licence
  • have committed no driving offences in the last five years
  • be over 21 years of age
  • commit to at least two voluntary driving hours per week.

Y drive will provide training and a vehicle to use for driving sessions.

More information

For more information contact Y drive Project Officer Zoe Morgan:

Y drive is funded by the NSW Government.

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