Those are among the eye-opening statistics uncovered by a group of east Auckland school pupils who’ve created a fun and educational way to help their fellow teenagers study for and pass their learner licence.

Year 13 Pakūranga College pupils Liam Gallagher, Boston Boun, and brothers Daniel and Reuben Meyer are operating with the business the name ‘Licence to Win’ as part of this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme, which gives young Kiwis the experience of running their own business.

They’ve turned the New Zealand Rode Code into a card set, helping students study for their learner licence through a fun game, which they can play with friends who are at the same stage in their driving journey.

The inspiration for their product came from their own experiences. After researching statistics relating to learner drivers, they decided a card game was a great option for their Young Enterprise Scheme project.

“The idea came from a year 13 business class project,” the group says.

“We’d all recently studied for our learner licence and found the process of using books and online quizzes boring and unengaging.

“We saw an opportunity to create a better learning tool, which led to ‘Licence to Win’ – a card game that makes learning the Road Code a fun and interactive experience instead of a chore.”

The boys have been successful so far, as they’ve sold about $8000-worth of product, with the game retailing at $14.99 each.

They say their main goal is to help aspiring Kiwi drivers gain more independence by making it easier and more enjoyable to learn the Road Code.

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