REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Ethan hits the road
Do you know the correct way
to indicate on a roundabout?
Bundaberg’s Ethan Goobanko
does and he can tell you
anything you need to know
about Queensland’s road rules
after recently taking and acing
his Learners Licence exam!
Ethan is one of many locals who
have successful obtained their
license after taking part in CPL’s
Driver Education program since
it started in 2014.
CPL’s Hervey Bay, Maryborough,
Bundaberg and Rockhampton
services each have a driving
Ethan learning to drive using the driving simulator.
simulator and program to teach
eager learners some of the skills they need
before taking the Learners Licence test.
Ethan passed his test with flying colours,
Each driving simulator is kitted out with
receiving 100% and is now getting ready to
a steering wheel, gears and screen where
start some practical driving lessons, as well
a software program recreates the driving
as continuing his practice with CPL’s driving
experience, bumps and all, allowing each
simulator.
user to learn to drive safely and at their own
pace.
Answer: When approaching a roundabout you must give way
to all vehicles already on the roundabout. In some cases on a
multi-lane roundabout, it may be necessary to change lanes
before exiting. If you are changing lanes you must give way to
vehicles in the lane you are moving to.
DID YOU KNOW?
Queensland Transport offers accessible
options to take the Learners Licence test.
In addition to the written test, you can also
request to complete a verbal test where
they read the questions to you.
Find out more at www.qld.gov.au/transport
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Touchstone Summer 2016