Defensive Driver Safety Techniques

• 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

CONTENT:

• 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
• Concentration and Attitude
• Risk Taking Behaviour
• Fatigue Awareness and Time Management
• Effects of Speed
• Trip Management
• Road Law
• Alcohol Awareness
• Common Crash Scenarios
• Safety in the car
• Steering Techniques
• Braking Systems
• Emergency Procedures

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.