Defensive Driver Training

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Courses held at: Mt Cotton Driver Training Facility Lakeside Driver Training Facility

Defensive Course - Level 1

The aim of the Defensive Driving course is to provide post licence driver training to raise awareness, skill levels and assess attitude and the potential dangers associated with the wrong attitude!

This is achieved through a mixture of theoretical and practical driving sessions conducted at normal road speeds in the participants own vehicles. The course is suitable for young drivers (from L Platers) right up to the more experienced drivers that just need to hone their skills. It can be conducted in any roadworthy vehicle from the smallest sedan right up to 4 x 4 and light commercial vehicles.

Theoretical subjects covered include –

• Defensive driving “What it means and how it is achieved”
• Evaluation of “the” main part of the car “the driver”
• Driver attitude
• Practical Road Safety Tips
• Explanation of safety features of modern cars and how to use them
• Tyres and their importance in driving safety
• Vision skills
• Basic vehicle dynamics and skid control

Practical exercises are conducted in –

• Assessment of vehicle condition
• Seating & steering
• Emergency braking with & without ABS
• Emergency lane changes
• Reaction times and their effects on stopping distance.
• Vehicle handling / steering techniques

Course Times:

• 7 Hour Course - 8.30am sign in for a 9.00am start. Finish 4.00pm

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