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Tasmanian Learner Drivers Face Year-Long Waits for Mentor Program Due to Volunteer Shortage

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Tasmania's Hobart PCYC Learner Driver Mentor Program faces a severe volunteer shortage, leaving over 100 young drivers waiting over a year for a spot, highlighting access and affordability issues in obtaining a driver's licence.

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