Run by non-profit Central Otago Reap, the programme helps people work through the stages of getting a full driving licence.
Co-ordinator Paddy Ford said one of the stumbling blocks for shearing workers was they often did not stay in one place long enough to complete the process.
Some struggled with literacy, and were unaware they could get help with the theory test.
The programme’s tutors helped teach them the theory, while voluntary mentors took them driving to prepare for their practical tests.
It had cars and mentors in Ranfurly, Alexandra, Cromwell and the Upper Clutha.
Mr Ford said although the programme usually ran during the day, it had started special evening sessions for shearing workers, most recently in Alexandra on Tuesday for a group of Peter Lyon Shearing workers.
While a tutor worked with some of the group on their theory knowledge, he and two mentors took the others driving to assess their readiness for a practical test.
"Some people would say they make good money and should get themselves organised, but we look at it as a social problem that needs a social solution."
"We do it all the time, and end up at the end of the year with 70 or 100 people who have got a licence that didn't have one previously."
