Driver Skills Australia - Defensive, Advanced and Four Wheel Drive Training - Home of Australia's leading Defensive Driver Training company

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Welcome to the Driver Skills Australia Pty. Ltd. (DSA) website.

Here you can find information on Defensive Driver Training , Advanced Driver Training, Mine Site Driving and Trailer Towing courses that are available Australia wide.

DSA is a Registered Training Organisation

DSA is a registered training organisation (RTO 60149). DSA trainers are professional and friendly. You can read about each DSA trainer here.

DSA provide more regular courses Australia wide then anyone else and if you cant find one to suit you - DSA will run a course anywhere, anytime - just call for more information.

Corporate rates are available for group bookings and for on-site training.

Confused? Often people (including the media, politicians and so called road safety experts) confuse Advanced with Defensive driving courses so we thought its time to clear up the difference.

Defensive Driving courses educate drivers on how to stay safe on the road and include theory and practical exercises to develop an appreciation of the risks associted with driving. Ideal for all drivers and all vehicles.

Advanced Driving courses are available for law enforcement, the military, motorsport competitors and selected organisations with a requirement for either high speed or precision driving. Although some skills may hep drivers in an emergency - these courses are not recommended to any driver unless they have first completed a Defensive Driving course.

Latest

Rio Tinto - Defensive Driver Training

Rio Tinto Arygle Diamond Mine has just completed the first week of LV Defensive Driver Training on-site. The remaining drivers will attend the course in 2010.

Thiess Defensive Driver Training OzMinerals / Thiess are furthering the onsite Defensive Driver Training at Prominent Hill in SA. Senior DSA trainer Gavin Warren will be working with Ozminerals / Thiess to incoporate existing LV procedures into the training to maximise the effectivness of the training.

Trailer Towing DSA now offer a comprehensive 1/2 day trailer towing course Australia wide. The course is accepted by BHP Billiton and is a great idea for anyone who needs to tow a trailer for work of for fun.

Galmatic The first GALMATIC ladies only defensive driving course was held at Eastern Creek on November 14. More dates coming soon or check the calander.

DSA Galmatic Course - First ever Ladies Only course - 2009

Checkout the vidoes here

www.youtube.com/galmatic

DSA Rally Team News -

The 2009 Rally Season has come to an end. The DSA Rally Team have finished 3rd Outright in the 2009 Tasmanian Rally Series. Now the team are looking for sponsors to see the team compete in the 2010 Australian Rally Championship.

DSA Subaru WRX

XR6 DSA Eastern Creek

Defensive Driver Training

Do you know how to handle your car in an emergency?

What does ESP / ABS or SRS mean?

Want to know what causes most crashes on the road?

This full day course allows you to learn about your car, your driving and how to drive defensively.

The course also includes a practical session where you drive your car in simulated emergencies. The experience and knowledge you gain from this course will change the way you drive for ever.

Defensive Driving Course

$275 per driver*

$225 L / P Plate Drivers*

Corporate rates available.

Sandown VIC

Calder VIC
Eastern Ck NSW
Newcastle NSW
Mt Cotton QLD
Midvale WA
Kalgoorlie WA
Burnie TAS

Includes Nationally Recognised Qualification TLIC3607A Apply Safe Driving Behaviour

This course fulfills the Duty of Care requirements for employers who have employees who drive during business hours.

"The (OH&S) Act does not require employers to ensure that accidents never happen. It requires them to take such steps as are practicable to provide and maintain a safe environment"

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Advanced Driver Training

DSA will help you understand the finer points of driving. Ideal for drivers who are required to operate in extreme environments (military/police/motorsport).

Please note these courses are only available for corporate/group bookings.

Driver coaching also available on a one on one basis.

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4WD Training with DSA 4WD - Off Road Driver Training

If you are planning a holiday or use your four wheel drive for work, DSA can provide you with valuable skills and knowledge to keep you safe when you leave the sealed roads behind.

All 4WD courses include recovery techniques and some basic defensive driving tips to help keep you safe.

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Mine Site Driver Training with DSA Mine Site Driver Training

DSA are one of the leading providers of Defensive and 4WD training to mine sites in Australia. DSA offer flexible training packages tailor made for each site.

DSA courses are recognised by most major mining operators in Australia. Courses available on-site or at a DSA training facility. Please call for more information.

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On Road Defensive Training and Low Risk Driving Programs

Defensive Driver training on Road and Low Risk Programs. These services are tailored to suit each clients driving environment and can be delivered to individuals or groups.

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DSA / MB Motorsport Rally Team

News, Marketing and Sponsorship of the DSA Rally Team.

The team are currently looking for 2010 sponsors.

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Go Pro Hero Cam - Motorsport Video Cameras -

Go Pro Cameras are designed to capture extreme sports - from rallying, racing to motorcross and even surfing! NEW MODEL AVAILALBE NOW.

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Mark Butcher - Director - Driver Skills Australia Pty. Ltd. A few words from Driver Skills Australia - Director - Mark Butcher

“After many years experience in the driver training industry, I have learnt that 'the thing we fear most we have already experienced'.

This recognised learning pattern can explain how we are more cautions now then we were when we were younger.

Todays driver's are not provided with any training in handling a car in an emergency - or even in difficult conditions.

Isn’t it time that the Government and Road Safety Authorities realised that mum and dad are not professional drivers or trainers and only so much experience can be gained by spedning 50 or 100 hours with them.

Although a one day course is not the solution to everything - it does allow drivers to practice skills and gain valuable knowledge in a safe environment. This leads to a significant reduction in the rate of crashes and fatalities and creates safer roads for us all to share.

How much can we spend on road safety scare advertisements and crash barriers before someone has the balls to realise its poor training that is the common factor in the majority of motor vehicle crashes.

Drivers need to be provided with an opportunity to experience first hand the effect of speed, reaction time and road surface before they are allowed on to drive unsupervised on the road.

Training needs to be done in a safe controlled environment with professional trainers and needs to be supported by a comprehensive knowledge/classroom based program.

No simulators or skid cars – the real thing is the only way drivers will learn and this is what Driver Skills Australia is all about. Giving drivers the chance to learn how to drive safely and responsibly.

Got a question, comment or suggestion?

You can email Mark Butcher, the director of DSA directly at