A lesson for each pillar
A night drive, a drive with a passenger, and a drive that practises managing distractions.
IDEA Cornerstones · Every Mile Matters
Build the experience before you need it
Cornerstones is a simple way for learners, families and instructors to cover the situations that matter most for new drivers. No restrictions and no hour-counting. Just an adult conversation and the right lessons at the right time.
Foundation
Alcohol, drugs and seatbelts. The choices you make before you even turn the key. Get these right and everything else has something to stand on.
Pillar
Night driving. Half the year it's dark by teatime. Practising at night with an instructor means your first solo night drive isn't your first night drive.
Pillar
Passengers. Driving friends around is one of the best bits. Learning how passengers change things, and how to be a great one, protects everyone in the car.
Pillar
Distraction. Phones, music and chat. Setting your car up before you move keeps your attention, and your licence.
Roof
Suitable speed. The limit is the most you're allowed, not a target. Choosing a speed that fits the road holds the whole house together.
Putting it into practice
Simple steps for every learner
A motorway lesson
Before or soon after the test, with an instructor beside you.
A parent in the back seat
One lesson where a parent or carer sits in, so practice at home matches.
P plates and saying no
Choosing P plates after passing, and knowing it's fine to say no to a trip.
Free Cornerstones resources for instructors and families are on the IDEA Study Hub. Looking for the basics? Read the Fatal Five.
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