Level 1 Defensive Driving Course Sandown, VIC

Presented in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment by qualified, experienced instructors, with a balanced mixture of theory and practical driving exercises

We guarantee that regardless of your driving experience you’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn and you’ll have a great time learning it with us.

The practical driving component of our Defensive Driving Program 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 the practical 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 covers basic road safety concepts and the key principals of defensive driving including:

1. Understanding of how a drivers attitudes, motivations, and risk taking behaviour can affect that drivers safety and the safety of other road users
2. The Golden Rules of Defensive Driving and how to apply them to everyday driving
3. The importance of correctly inflated tyres and the condition and type of tyres
4. Road laws and the introduction of any new laws