Road safety 

Young Driver Scheme

The Thames Valley Young Driver Scheme (YDS) aims to enable young drivers to gain a better understanding of the dangers and potential consequences of their driving decisions.

The YDS is a road safety initiative by Thames Valley Police and the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership, managed and delivered by Drive Tech (UK) plc in collaboration with a2om Limited.

To attend a YDS course, the following criteria must be met:

• You must be over 17 and under 25 years old on the date of the alleged offence.
• You must have received a letter from the police inviting you to take part in YDS.
• You will need to use a computer with internet access.
• You will need to fill in an online questionnaire before you book your place.
• You must book and pay for your place and e-learning modules within 21 days of first communication from Drive Tech YDS. Book online at the Drive Tech YDS website (opens new window).
• You must bring some official photographic identification. For example, a passport or driving licence photo card.
• You must complete a set of a2om e-learning modules within 28 days of successfully attending your workshop.
• You will be asked to complete a post-workshop questionnaire.
• You must meet and accept the scheme's terms and conditions. View the scheme's terms and conditions (opens new window).

The YDS aims to:

• Encourage young drivers to reflect on their driving.
• Help young drivers to make better informed driving decisions.
• Provide new ideas and approaches for dealing with different driving situations.

Visit the Drive Tech YDS website (opens new window) for more information.