Free teaching your teenager to drive parent evening

Free teaching your teenager to drive parent evening

By Road Safety Education

Join us for Driver Coach: A workshop for whanau to support teens in driving safely. Gain essential insights from Road Safety Education Ltd.

Date and time

Location

Bethlehem Baptist Church

90 Bethlehem Road Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region 3110 New Zealand

Good to know

Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In person
  • Doors at 5:45 PM

About this event

If you are teaching a young person to drive, or are about to, don't miss this free workshop on Thursday 16th October 2025

We will :

  • Unlock the mysteries of the teenage brain: What makes driving a challenge?
  • Decode risk factors for Young Drivers
  • Learn the art of coaching a learner driver
  • Help you support the transition to solo driving
  • Set a plan for collaborating with driving instructors
  • And much more

Driver Coach is a free workshop designed for parents and carers. The importance of whanau and their role in keeping their teens safe throughout the many stages of learning to drive is well documented. However, they are not often given all the tools for the job. Research shows that the way parents engage with their teens through the learn-to-drive journey can have a significant impact when it comes to creating safer drivers who take less risks.

Road Safety Education, through their Driver Coach programme aims to equip whanau with the tools they need and support them on this very important journey.

This workshop which updates parents on latest research and road safety approaches, outlines some of the conversations and strategies our facilitators share with their teens at Ryda and gives them an opportunity to ask questions and get advice from the experts.

Supported by Toyota.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this workshop for?

Driver Coach is designed for parents, caregivers, and whānau who are supporting a young person learning to drive. Whether you’ve just started talking about driving or are preparing them for their driving test, this workshop will provide valuable insights.

Will I be able to ask questions?

Absolutely. The session includes time for live Q&A, where you can ask our facilitators for personalised advice or clarity on any topic.

My teen already has their learner’s or restricted licence – is this still relevant?

Yes! The workshop supports parents through all stages of the learn-to-drive journey, from first-time learners to those preparing for solo driving.

What makes Driver Coach different from other resources?

Driver Coach is based on the latest research in adolescent development, risk perception, and road safety education. It’s designed not just to inform, but to equip you with practical tools and strategies you can use right away.

Organised by

Road Safety Education

Road Safety Education Limited (RSE) is a not-for-profit organisation and a leading national provider of youth road safety education throughout Australia and New Zealand. Best known for their Ryda program reaching over 60,000 teenagers every year. In 2024 they launched a complimentary parent program to Ryda called Drive Coach which supports people coaching teenagers to drive.

Free
Oct 16 · 6:00 PM GMT+13