Defensive Driving Course, Melbourne - VIC

The practical driving component of our Defensive Driving Course in 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 drivingDepending on the date this course can be ether at: Sandown Raceway OR Attwood.Thursday 14th May ??? SANDOWNSaturday 23rd May ??? ATTWOODSaturday 13th June ??? ATTWOODSaturday 18th July ??? ATTWOODSaturday 25th July ??? SANDOWNSunday 26th July ??? SANDOWNSaturday 22nd August ??? ATTWOODSaturday 19th September ??? ATTWOODSaturday 24th October ??? ATTWOODSaturday 14th November ??? ATTWOODSaturday 12th December ??? ATTWOOD