Young South Australians can now obtain their learner’s permit online as Service SA launches its new education program.
Announced by Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Corey Wingard, the new myLs Program will allow driving hopefuls to learn in their own time before sitting behind the wheel.
Mr Wingard said the Program was designed to improve learner driver education and focused on road rules, road safety, driver attitudes and behaviours.
He said all learner drivers were still required to complete mandatory supervised driving hours and pass a practical driving test to obtain a probationary licence.
“Applicants will be able to complete the new online course at their own pace, including an online assessment and save their progress as they go,” Mr Winguard said.
“The new myLs Program does much more than just teach road rules – it also shows novice drivers the trauma and devastation that happens too often on our roads.”
He said the Program was available 24/7 and should take around four hours to complete.
The Minister said assessment was embedded throughout the course in the form of quizzes, activities, and challenges to re-enforce learnings prior to a final assessment.
“As you progress through the course, you’ll be taught all you need to know in preparation for learner theory test,” he said.
Mr Wingard said that after successfully completing the Program, users could obtain their learner’s permit online.
He said before starting the Program, novice drivers would need to attend a Service SA Centre to establish their identity.
“They can then access myLs for up to 12 months at the same cost as the current test, with myLs allowing for repeated attempts of the final test if needed,” Mr Wingard said.
Further information on the Program can be accessed at this PS News link.
