Suitable for any driver aged 16 to 80 (P-plate drivers a specialty) and suitable for most cars including four wheel drives and light commercial vehicles. Presented in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment by qualified, experienced instructors, with a balanced mixture of theory and practical driving exercises. We guarantee that regardless of your driving experience you’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn and you’ll have a great time learning it with us! The practical driving component of our Defensive Driving Program is conducted on WET ROADS at suburban speeds. It includes a variety of on road exercises including emergency braking, swerving and multiple direction changes.

Course Summary

> Drivers must be licensed and provide their own vehicle for this course
> Learners welcome, but must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver on the day
> Course commences at 8.30 am and concludes at around 4.00 pm
> A course certificate is issued on completion of the course
> This course can also be conducted in regional areas
> Spectators are not permitted
> Not suitable for pregnant drivers

The aim of this course is to educate drivers in basic vehicle dynamics:

> The correct systems of car control : seating, vision, and steering
> The correct braking techniques for both ABS and non-ABS vehicles
> Skid causation, basic skid control, and skid prevention
> Raising the drivers level of awareness in relation to speed, reaction times and stopping distances
> Learning how your vehicle reacts in emergency situations

This course covers basic road safety concepts and the key principals of defensive driving including:

> Understanding of how a drivers attitudes, motivations, and risk taking behaviour can affect that drivers safety and the safety of other road users
> The Golden Rules of Defensive Driving and how to apply them to everyday driving
> The importance of correctly inflated tyres and the condition and type of tyres
> Road laws and the introduction of any new laws
 

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