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.
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 help people learn to drive.
Mentors are required to:
- have held a current driver's licence for at least three of the last four years
- 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:
- T: 4474 7470
- E: Y drive team
Y drive is funded by the NSW Government.