Defensive Driving Course Level 1 - Lakeside, Brisbane

Location:	Lakeside (Brisbane)

Item:	DE13387FE

List Price:	$279
Price:	$265
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Full Day Course
Most experienced instructors in Brisbane
Perfect for P-Platers, Corporate Fleet and Court Order drivers

The best defensive driving course in Brisbane, and the closest driver training venue to Brisbane. The aim of the course will be to provide post licence driver training to raise awareness, skill levels and assess attitude and the potential dangers associated with the wrong attitude!

This will be achieved through a mixture of theoretical and practical driving sessions conducted at normal road speeds in the participants own vehicles. The course is suitable for young drivers (from P Platers) right up to the more experienced drivers that just need to hone their skills. It can be conducted in any roadworthy vehicle from the smallest sedan right up to 4 x 4 and light commercial vehicles.

The course will be conducted in a relaxed, enjoyable way encouraging participant interaction and involvement.

After initial introductions a lecture session will explain what “defensive” driving is all about and provide a vital evaluation of driver attitude and an awareness of the inherent dangers of driving on the road. Defensive techniques, driver attitude and vision will be covered together with correct use of modern safety features. An explanation of the correct braking techniques will be covered before being put to the test in a practical demonstration. Participants will then be subjected to potential emergency braking situations on a variety of wet surfaces.

Following a break for lunch another lecture session will cover tyres, vehicle dynamics and skid control. For the afternoon a combination of exercises will include vehicle balance and smoothness, corner lines and basic skid control. A final short lecture will recap the day, re-assess the driver’s attitude before certificates and course notes are handed out as recognition of having completed the day.

intensity: 2.0

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Reviews

19 reviews more reviews

Our son Ben, and his father used the vouchers, and they said they learnt alot.Great value for money and a great experience, for Ben is on his" P "plates,
Fran M

Would like to Thank Paul and Matt for a good Day Have completed a Defensive driving Couarse before and i found there's to be more interesting. I really feel like i learnt somthing.
Blair K

My son and I did the Defensive Driving Level 1 course at Lakeside Brisbane. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and learnt heaps, even after 31 years of driving heavy vehicles. My son was very impressed with it too, particularly the fact that he did it in his own car and that way got to see how his car (which is not ABS equipped) behaved under different emergency conditions. The instructor was very professional and at the same time was friendly, helpful and informative. It was fun too
Eric J

It was an exciting and educational course that helped me gain confidence in my driving abilities.
Melinda F

This course should be taken by ALL drivers no matter what, the difference and confidence that it brings is truly beneficial. Lets make it compulsory for every person on getting a licence and renewing one.
Gordon B

Experience Details

Fitness and Experience

The Level 1 course is suited to drivers of regular passenger vehicles (including four wheel drives and light commercial vehicles)
All participants must present their current driver's licence ('P' plate or above) in order to participate
No particular level of fitness or experience is required

What to Bring/Wear

Your current driver’s licence
Your vehicle with a full tank of fuel, optimal tyre pressures, water and oil levels
Wear comfortable casual clothing according to the weather
Wear footwear that has a thin sole eg. joggers. Bulky shoes, high heels or climbing boots are not optimal driving shoes
It is a good idea to bring along a hat, sunscreen and the Aerogard if it is hot, or an umbrella if it’s raining
Lunch
Do not bring family or friends as spectators are not permitted

What is Supplied

Professional tuition from experienced instructors
Course equipment
Certificates for course graduates
Tea and coffee

Theoretical subjects covered will include –

Defensive driving “What it means and how it is achieved”
Evaluation of “the” main part of the car “the driver”
Driver attitude
Practical Road Safety Tips
Explanation of safety features of modern cars and how to use them
Tyres and their importance in driving safety
Vision skills
Basic vehicle dynamics and skid control

Practical exercises will be conducted in –

Assessment of vehicle condition
Seating & steering
Emergency braking with & without ABS
Emergency lane changes
Reaction times and their effects on stopping distance.
Vehicle handling / steering techniques
Basic skid control

More Information

Course Times:
8.45am sign in for a 9.00am start. Finish 4.30pm

The Team:
Your instructors are selected not only for their abilities as a driver but also their ability to effectively communicate. All instructors are hand picked by Chief Instructor Paul Stokell, a five time National Champion who has been educating drivers for over 12 years, working not only in his own company but regularly with many proactive vehicle manufacturers both in Australia and Overseas.

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