The World's Largest Driving Lesson involved more than 180 learners across Australia practising smooth steering, safe following distances, cornering, reversing and parking.

The event was held to raise awareness of Fatality Free Friday, which was first held in 2007 and aims to encourage safe driving.

On Wednesday morning, 15 outer east learners took a lesson at the Metropolitan Traffic Education Centre to do their bit for the world record.

Kalorama driving instructor and parent Ruth MacNab said the event added a touch of excitement to an important campaign.

"I think it's good to be involved in anything that draws attention to road safety," she said.

Ms MacNab's 16-year-old daughter, Jayne, said it was "pretty cool" to be part of a world record and the learners picked up some new skills.

Senior Sergeant Steve Rosewarne, of the Knox traffic management unit, said the event was a proactive initiative that showed the importance of driving lessons.

"The greater the number of hours spent behind the wheel as a learner, the less the risk of collision and the greater chance of being safe on the roads," he said.

"These sorts of initiatives are fun, they are interesting and they show that the rest of Australia is as focused on reducing the road toll as Victoria is."

METEC general manager Neill Sheldon encouraged learners to intersperse their driving practice with lessons as they built towards 120 hours of on-road experience.