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Defensive Driving Course
This course is designed to modify the operator’s driving techniques. To achieve this, we conduct theory and practical training and assessment. To achieve the best possible outcome , we recommend both components be included in a Defensive Driving Course.
Defensive Driving courses are suitable for individuals; and highly recommended for companies who wish to increase productivity, reduce maintenance costs, reduce vehicle accidents and review eco-driving strategies.
At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Implement vehicle sympathy
- Identify safe driving strategies
- Increase defensive driving techniques
- Monitor own attitudes to reduce driver accidents
- Implement fatigue management
Defensive driving course topics
Topics covered in our defensive driving course can include:
Road Laws
Participants will discuss current road laws and the most common abuses of road laws.
Vehicle Sympathy
When drivers respect their vehicle and following the proper pre and post departure checks, plus service routines, the vehicle will be safe, reliable and cost efficient.
Road Craft VS Car Craft
Participants will look at their driving within the road system. Road craft is a driver’s competence in participation and interaction with other road users.Car craft relates to a person who drives in a reckless manner taking little consideration of other road users.
Safe Driving Strategies
Visual search techniques provide drivers with ways to actively observe the traffic scene to assist safe driving decisions.
Reducing Vehicle Accidents
Participants learn how to identify the potential causes of accidents and how to drive defensively, reducing the number of vehicle accidents.
Fatigue Management
Driving hours and the monitoring of driver fatigue is discussed. Participants will review their own lifestyle and establish strategies to manage their fatigue.
Company Specific Procedures
Specific requirements such as OH&S, accident statistics, and policies and procedures relating to vehicle management are reviewed.