Our one day Defensive Driving program incorporates both skill development and driver knowledge to GET THE DRIVER’S EDGE. The program aims to develop a pro-active approach to driving and realistic skill development that is applicable to best prepare a driver for today’s roads.
Age Specific Courses
In acknowledging that drivers have varying amounts of experience, we are now running specific courses targeting new drivers. This allows us to better address the specific issues relating to these drivers and allows us to target the course to their level of experience.
What is the benefit of a Defensive Driving Course?
With many years of training experience, from learners to Police driver training, we know that the average driver has enough knowledge and experience to get the job done MOST of the time. However, current standards do not fully prepare drivers for every driving experience or all hazards on the roads, and road rules, technology and driving techniques change over time.
One-on-one Defensive Driver Training
If a full day group situation is not what you are looking for, Fifth Gear Motoring also runs one-on-one Defensive Driver Training course over a four hour timeslot. This can be undertaken in one go or broken into smaller timeslots. The only element we cannot offer as part of the one-on-one training is the practical element of skid control on a puprose built skidpan. The benefit of this training however is that it can be tailored specifically to meet the participants individual needs.
What does the course cover?
Our standard Defensive driving program covers the following topics, however we are more than happy to tailor a program to meet special needs.
- Risk analysis
- Braking (systems and techniques)
- Reaction time exercises
- Emergency response exercises
- Wet weather driving
- Skid avoidance (on a purpose built skid pan)
- Road law
- Defensive driving techniques, and
- Legal obligations
- Lunch and Refreshments provided
Who would benefit from this course?
Our Defensive Driving Courses are ideal for Learners, new drivers, experienced drivers and those wanting to update their knowledge, skills and iron out their bad habits. The day will challenge your thoughts and evaluate your abilities, and we throw in a whole lot of fun for free. Generally speaking we have an even number of males and females attending these courses, so take the right step towards your driving future and see you there.
What are some of the most common driving problems we see?
- Out-of-date or poor road rule knowledge
- Poor observation techniques
- Poor risk analysis and decision making
- Limited emergency experience (until it happens)
- Poor car control fundamentals
- Limited wet weather knowledge & skills
- Poor knowledge on safe vehicles & maintenance
- Under confidence
- Over confidence
Insurance
As this course in conducted on private property of the Driver Training Centre, please check with your insurance that you are covered.
NOTE: Always use the term "Defensive Driving Course" not "Advanced Driving Course" as there is a big difference in these two courses and what your insurer will and wont cover.
Insurance Benefits
Fifth Gear Motoring Defensive Driving Courses have been assessed by Allianz insurance as a risk management strategy which can contribute towards a lower insurance premium. If you would like a quote from Allianz in relation to this please contact Capital Insurance Brokers and the team will be happy to assist you.
A Defensive Driving Course makes a great individual gift and offers essential life skills!
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