What is a defensive driving course?

Duration - 1 Day - Start time 9am - Finish between 3pm-4.30pm depending on group size/venue.

Suitable for all drivers. Corporate/Government/Mining and Public groups welcome. Learners may attend but only with a parent/supervising driver. The parent/supervisor must also purchase the course and will be able to participate in all activities. The same vehicle can be shared.

Venues - Please check on the left for available venues/dates or call the office on 03 6431 5297.

Summary  

Can you stop your car in an emergency? 

Can you avoid a hazard or obstacle on a wet road?

The Driver Skills Australia - Defensive Driving course is designed to make you feel safer and more in-control of your vehicle.

A defensive driving course provides drivers with the neccesary skills and knowledge to become safer on the road.

Identifying and understanding the human factors that effect driving is a key part of the course.

The course is suitable for all drivers and vehicles.

Theory content includes  understanding human factors, defensive driving techniques, managing and reducing risks associated with drivng as well as vehicle performance and systems.

There is plenty of time for group discussion and interaction to insure drivers can relate to the information being presented.

The skills component is hands-on and starts with a brief on vehicle maintenance, seating position and steering technique.

This is followed by simulated emergency braking exercises. These are designed specifically so that drivers can safely explore the effects of speed, road surface and different braking systems when faced with an emergency.

On average - each driver will complete 10-12 emegency brakes during the day - recieving valualbe instruction along the way.

The DSA defensive driving course is the first step towards creating safer drivres and is essential for all drivers.

The DSA training team are professional, qualified and friendly. They will make sure you feel safe and gain the most from the course.

Driver Skills Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO60149) and can deliver nationally recognised qualifications with selected courses.

Further information for company car drivers can be found here.

Driver Skills Australia Defensive Driver Training Course
Can include TLIC3607 Apply Safe Driving Behaviours and/or TLIC107 Drive Vehicle

The DSA Defensive Driver Training Course has been developed to provide drivers with an increased understanding of the risks associated with operating vehicles and covers a variety of driving conditions.

The course takes into consideration the requirements for employers and employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1984) and has been designed to closely follow guidelines set by the Office of Road Safety, ATSB, WorkSafe and the RTA.

DSA has identified that most car crashes are associated with -

· Distractions · Speeding
· Driving when tired
· Trip and time management
· Not wearing seat belts
· Vehicle loads

This course includes theory and practical sessions to develop safe driving behaviour.

Drivers will use their own vehicle during the practical components of this course (must be registered and subject to basic safety checks). All practical components are conducted at suburban traffic speeds and all relevant road laws must be adhered to at all times.

All participants will be presented with a Certificate of Achievement for attending the course.

Knowledge Covered

· Concentration and Attitude
· Risk Taking Behaviour
· Fatigue Awareness and Time Management
· Effects of Speed
· Vehicle Loading / Trailer Towing
· Trip Management
· Road Law
· Alcohol Awareness
· Drug Awareness
· Common Crash Scenarios
· Safety in the car
· Driving Position
· Steering Techniques
· System of Vehicle Control
· Braking Systems
· Tyres
· Emergency Procedures
· Defensive Driving Techniques

Skills Covered

· Achieve a safe emergency stop on a wet road
· Apply hazard avoidance techniques
· Experience the effect of speed on stopping distance
· Apply vision skills
· Apply correct car control techniques

Outcomes

At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate -

· An awareness of how risk taking and motivation can affect your safety on the road.
· How to identify potential hazards and avoid them.
· Improved vision while driving.
· An understanding of the risks associated with Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue.
· The importance of correct tyre pressures and condition of tyres.
· The importance of seat belts and other safety devices in the vehicle.
· How to minimise distractions and loose objects in the vehicle.
· How to identify different braking systems and how to use them effectively.
· How speed can effect stopping distances
· A responsible attitude to self, other road users and community.
· How to apply defensive driving techniques.

Venue - Training can be provided on site or at any of our DSA Driver Training Venues.

Cost - $299 per driver including GST. Please call for group/corporate bookings.

Dates - Click here for upcoming Defensive Driving courses.

*Succesful completion of this course and all assessment items will entitle the driver to a nationally recognised statement of attainment for unit TLIC3607 Apply Safe Driving Behaviour.  Please note that there is an admin fee for the issue of this qualification if it is required.

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