Defensive Driving Course (Sandown), Melbourne - VIC

Defensive Driving Course (Sandown), Melbourne - VIC

The practical driving component of our Defensive Driving Course at Sandown Raceway, Melbourne is conducted on wet roads at suburban speeds. It includes a variety of on road exercises including emergency braking, swerving and multiple direction changes.

The aim of these exercises is to educate drivers in:* Basic vehicle dynamics* The correct systems of car control : seating, vision, and steering* Correct braking techniques for both ABS and non-ABS vehicles* Skid causation, basic skid control, and skid prevention* Raising the drivers level of awareness in relation to speed, reaction times and stopping distances* Learn how your vehicle reacts in emergency situations The classroom component of this course covers basic road safety concepts and the key principals of defensive driving including:* Understanding of how a drivers attitudes, motivations, and risk taking behaviour can affect that drivers safety and the safety of other road users* The Twelve Golden Rules of Defensive Driving and how they can be applied every time a vehicle is driven.* The importance of correctly inflated tyres and the condition and type of tyres* Road laws and the introduction of any new laws* Road Rage: what it is, why it happens, and how to avoid it* Personal security whilst driving