Description

Just got your licence? You'll feel more confident when you complete this course. It's designed to help you become a better driver. What are the things you need to know if you are faced with a potential accident? How do you deal with surprises? Answers will be revealed in this relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. You get qualified and experienced instructors balancing theory and practical driving exercises. We guarantee that regardless of your driving experience you’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn, and what a great time you’ll have learning it with us.

The practical driving component of the Fleet Safety and 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.

We have also invested nearly $100,000.00 in equipment to enable us to continue to conduct our courses on wet roads. Our water is 100% recycled. This enables us to conduct the practical driving component of our courses in the wet at any venue including regional areas. It’s important to note that none of our competitors are conducting their courses on wet roads (unless of course it is raining).

We have no doubt that our Defensive Driving Course is now the best available in Australia.

The aim of these exercises

- Basic vehicle dynamics
- The correct systems of car control : seating, vision, and steering
- 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
- Learn how your vehicle reacts in emergency situations

The classroom component of 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 Twelve Golden Rules of Defensive Driving and how they can be applied every time a vehicle is driven.
- The importance of correctly inflated tyres and the condition and type of tyres.
- Road laws and the introduction of any new laws.
- Road Rage: what it is, why it happens, and how to avoid it.
- Personal security whilst driving.
- Fleet Safety and Defensive Driving Program key learning objectives.
- Through practical driving exercises, become more ‘speed aware’, particularly in how the degree of vehicle control difficulty increases exponentially in relation to increases in vehicle speeds.
- Develop an understanding of basic vehicle dynamics, in emergency situations.
- Learn to predict potential hazards, identify risky situations and minimise danger.
- Understand the importance of keeping your vision high and maintaining sensible safety margins around your vehicle at all times.
- Develop a positive and proactive attitude towards defensive driving.

Includes

A comprehensive course manual as well as a course certificate and a range of hand out material is issued on completion of the course. All instructors are accredited driver trainers.

Location

Normally run at Sandown Raceway, Victoria. Some courses may run at Attwood, Victoria. Check dates for locations

Available Dates

Course commences at 8.30 am and concludes at around 4.30 pm.

2010

• Saturday 4th of September - Sandown - Booked Out
• Sunday 5th of September - Sandown - Booked Out
• Saturday 18th September - Attwood
• Sunday 26tth of September - Sandown
• Saturday 2nd of October - Attwood
• Saturday 16th of October - Attwood
• Thursday 21st October - Sandown
• Satrurday 16th of October - Sandown
• Saturday 6th of November - Attwood
• Saturday 20th of November - Attwood
• Saturday 18th of December - Attwood

Please 2 preferred dates below and we will send confirmation details. 

Participant Requirements

All drivers must provide their own cars. We prefer you to bring the car you will be driving on a regular basis.

Cancellations

• If you need to cancel your ride we will need written notice at least 14 days prior to your ride.
• Re-bookings will only be honoured if you notify us 7 days prior to your ride.
• If you are unable to contact us regarding your booking no refunds or re-bookings will be honoured.