Learn to drive with the TAC L2P Program!
Young people between 16 and 21 years old can apply to join the program and get your 120 hours with the help of a supervising driver and vehicle.
How does it work?
The TAC L2P Program matches learner drivers between 16 and 21 years old with a fully licensed volunteer driver and practice vehicle to help them gain driving experience.
Before being matched with a volunteer mentor, learners participating in the program have access to up to seven free driving lessons throughout the program with a professional instructor. This helps learners build their skills before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor and continue progressing through the four stages of the Graduated Licensing System.
The program focuses on helping young people become safe, confident drivers in an effort to reduce Victoria’s road toll. It also provides an opportunity for young people to interact with positive adult role models, gain confidence, and move towards social independence.
Who is eligible for the TAC L2P program?
Learners need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P program:
- live in the Alpine Shire
- be between 16 and 21 years old (in some cases, learners can be up to 23 years old)
- be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, including refugees and people who have recently arrived in Australia
- hold a current Victorian learner's permit
- have no access to a safe supervising driver and/or have no access to a vehicle
- be medically fit to drive
- are not an overseas student
- are not already in a TAC L2P Program in another area
If you do not believe you meet the criteria, or are over the age of 23, please contact our L2P Program Coordinator for further information.
Application process for Learners
To be eligible for the TAC L2P Program, learners (or their parent or guardian) need to read the Learner Driver Handbook to learn more and apply online through VicRoads.
Once received, our L2P Program Coordinator will contact you to schedule an interview.
Becoming an L2P Mentor
The TAC L2P Program doesn’t just benefit learner drivers. The program gives our volunteer mentors an opportunity to connect with their community, and directly help a young person.
We have a full training program for mentors to ensure you are well prepared to mentor a learner driver and understand your role as a supervising driver.
Mentors need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P program:
- be over 21 years old
- hold a current full Victorian driver's licence
- have a satisfactory full driver's licence history
- have a valid volunteer Working with Children Check
- undergo a National Police Check
- be medically fit to drive
- can commit approximately 1- 2 hours per week or equivalent
To apply as a mentor, visit VicRoads online.
Thank you to our sponsors
The following organisations make the Alpine Shire TAC L2P Program possible:
- Bright Car Wash
- Chopped & Changed Kustom Car Club
- Community Bank Bright
- Community Bank Mount Beauty and District
- Department of Transport
- JRB Automotive & Offroad
- Magistrates' Court of Victoria
- Ovens Valley Parts Centre
- Ruby’s Café
- Sixpence Coffee
- Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club
- VicRoads
- Victoria - State Government
- Wangaratta Motor Group
- Wash Me Jack - Car & Dog Wash
More information
If you live in Alpine Shire, already have your learner’s permit and need help to get your driving hours, contact our L2P Program Coordinator by calling (03) 5755 0555 or emailing L2P@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), managed by the Department of Transport (DoT), supported by the Victorian Government, and coordinated by Alpine Shire Council.