Driver Mentor – Braking the Cycle
Braking the Cycle supports learner drivers without access to a supervisor or registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours.
The program provides young people with increased employment opportunities, community connection and driver education. Volunteer driver mentors are matched with participants and provide encouragement while helping young people improve their self-esteem and develop positive road safety attitudes.
Key Tasks include:
- Providing guidance and support during driving sessions i.e. safe driving practices and operational use of vehicles, road rules.
- Completing pre-session preparation i.e. checking participant files to ensure familiarity with progress
- Ensuring that learner drivers are supported to undertake theoretical components of the program
Volunteers for this role are required to:
- Hold a QLD open drivers’ licence for more than 12 months
- Have up-to-date knowledge of QLD road rules
- Have a clear driving record
- Be able to obtain a Blue Card
- Have capacity to support learner drivers and an ability to remain calm under pressure
