The Coaching Lane: The Learner Driver Launchpad Program

The person in the passenger seat can make all the difference.

RACQ’s The Coaching Lane: The Learner Driver Launchpad helps parents, carers, supervisors and mentors develop practical coaching skills to support young people throughout their learning journey. During supervised driving, young people develop habits, attitudes and decision-making skills that can influence their safety long after they gain a licence. Through practical, real-world tools and evidence-informed road safety education, the program helps adults guide young drivers towards safer, more independent driving.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Build young driver’s judgement, self-regulation and decision-making skills.
  • Use practical strategies such as commentary driving and structured lesson planning.
  • Recognise common risks and coach learners towards safer choices.
  • Gradually shift responsibility as learners become more capable.
  • Encourage open and effective conversations about road safety.

Session information

Who is it for? Parents, carers, supervisors and community mentors supporting learner drivers.

How can I attend? Choose from online and in-person sessions.

How long is a session? Most sessions run for 45-75 minutes, depending on the format.

What does it cost? All sessions are free.

FAQs

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Still have questions?

Whether you're a parent, carer, supervisor or community mentor, we hope you've found the information you need. If your question hasn't been answered on this page, please get in touch.

Email: thecoachinglane@racq.com.au

Things to note

The information in this article has been prepared for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or specific advice to any particular person. Any advice contained in the document is general advice, not intended as legal advice or professional advice and does not take into account any person’s particular circumstances. Before acting on anything based on this advice you should consider its appropriateness to you, having regard to your objectives and needs.