Picton back in the driver’s seat
A Queen Charlotte College student gets some last-minute revision with REAP Marlborough Literacy and Numeracy Support tutor Sara Harwood on Thursday before her test - and she passed. Photo: Supplied.
After the first opportunity for young drivers to sit their driving tests in Picton proved so successful, the opportunity will return later this month.
Project facilitator and REAP Marlborough CEO Sharon Blount was thrilled with the April 17 response, and even more so that her partners were eager for a second session which is set up for Saturday, May 24 from 8.30am until 2pm.
“The first day ended up with 13 testers and nine new licenses, a few who had registered pulled out but they’re eager to have it come back and they can resit.
“Jan from VTNZ Christchurch, who was the mobile test officer on the day, was pleased with the numbers who attended and was just as excited as Sara and I when a student passed.
“It was great to have a group of six students take in the preparation classes in the week - with all but one who attended the classes passing their test, and it’s been really successful, so much so we’re bringing it back this month.”
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