What is a defensive driving course?

A defensive driving course is designed to provide drivers with information and practical training to become a safer road user.

It is suitable for all drivers and is popular with organisations who have large fleets of vehicles, young drivers and government departments.

A DSA defensive driving course includes a comprehensive multi-media presentation.

Content includes understanding human factors, defensive driving techniques, managing and reducing risks associated with dirivng and 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 second component is outside and all hands-on. This includes a brief on vehicle maintenance, seating position and steering technique. 

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

The majortiy of drivers, young and old, have never practiced stopping in an emergency and as a result can not apprecaite why travelling too fast for the conditions is so dangerous.

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

The DSA team or professional, qualified and friendly and 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.

Some feedback from recent customers and a list of companies that have completed this course can be found here.

DSA Defensive Driver Training Course
Includes TLIC3607A Apply Safe Driving Behaviours*

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

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 -

· Disregard to road conditions
· 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.

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 TLIC3607A 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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