Learner, Indie Kenny and mentor, Vicki Finch

INDIE Kenny and Vicki Finch have been driving together through the program for about four months.

Indie said it had already had a big impact.

“It was great getting along with Vicki…she made me feel really comfortable driving,” she said.

“It’s a great program to have someone beside you training while you drive and L2P do make you feel at ease.”

Indie said she was a bit nervous going for the exam, but was relieved after it was complete.

Since passing her driving test last month, Indie has enjoyed getting out and about in her own car.

Vicki said during her four years of volunteering with the program, she had enjoyed meeting the learners.

“The big thing for me is the buzz when they pass their (driving) test and they’re free, they can go for work or study,” she said.

“Especially out here, there’s no public transport … I think it’s just great for them to be able to have that independence.

“I think the main thing is giving these regional and rural young people that opportunity to be independent - even just getting to visit their family and getting to work…it’s good to be able to do that.

“The program’s very flexible and learner driven within the terms of criteria of how you drive.”