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G ui de lin es fo r co m m un ity -b as ed le ar ne r dr iv er m en to r pr og ra m s 1 Guidelines for community-based learner driver mentor programs G ui de lin es fo r co m m un ity -b as ed le ar ne r dr iv er m en to r pr og ra m s 2 Table of contents Introduction 3 Before you begin 3 Assess community need 3 Know your target group 4 Identify source for mentors 4 Identify funding sources 4 Ensure legislative and insurance requirements are met 5 Working with stakeholders 5 Program set-up 6 Develop program objectives 6 Develop a program plan 6 Develop a code of practice and/or mutual responsibility agreement 6 Mentor selection and training 7 Selection 7 Training 7 Mentee training 8 Match mentors with mentees 8 Source vehicles 8 Plan exit strategy 8 Conduct an OHS risk assessment 9 Program running and evaluation 9 Planning the time to meet the driving requirements 9 Maintaining the log book and other documentation 10 Supporting mentees 10 Supporting mentors 10 Meeting with stakeholders 11 Evaluation from the outset and ongoing 11 Where to go for more information 12 About driving 12 About setting up community-based programs 12 Checklist for the learner driver mentor program 13 G ui de lin es fo r co m m un ity -b as ed le ar ne r dr iv er m en to r pr og ra m s 3 Introduction Our young drivers are nearly three times more likely than other drivers to be involved in a crash resulting in either injury or death. To help keep our young drivers safe, the Graduated Licensing Scheme now requires new learner drivers in NSW to complete 120 hours of supervised driving before they attempt the test for their Provisional (P1) licence. Community-based learner driver mentor programs can offer learner drivers the opportunity to meet the requisite hours. The RTA has developed the following guidelines to assist community groups to establish learner driver mentor programs. These guidelines are specific to mentor programs for participan