Our Shared Responsibilities on Safety
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle for the benefit of all involved in Puketāpapa Community Driving School (PCDS) programme, where the vehicle will be used to demonstrate safe, efficient driving skills and road safety habits at all times.
All Puketāpapa Community Driving School (PCDS) vehicle users are expected to follow a high standard and demonstrate safe driving habits as follows:
- Comply with New Zealand road traffic laws and legislation and good road safety practices at all times. See updated Level 2 Health and Safety procedures at the end of this document.
- All drivers must hold a current valid driver licence for the class of vehicle they are driving.
- No driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs/medication that could affect safe driving practice.
- Vehicle is locked properly after use, with all windows rolled up, and is parked in its proper parking space.
- Mobile phone must not be used by learner driver at any point while driving. It can only be used by driver mentor driver for navigation (or emergency situation), if not driving.
- No smoking inside the Puketapapa Community Driving School vehicle
- Report any near misses, crashes or damage to the Coordinator as soon as possible (022 473 0284).
- Ensure the vehicle is left neat and tidy after use.
- Vehicle key is returned to the assign location.