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Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown
Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown
Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown
  • Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown
  • Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown
  • Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown

Defensive Driving Course Special-Sandown

Code: DDS010
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

This Defensive Driving Course puts you in control! The road is full of hazards so spend a day learning how to avoid bad situations. You'll practice everything from vehicle dynamics to braking technique, your own limits and most importantly, the 'Twelve Golden Rules of Defensive Driving'!DDS

Special - Refer to availability section

This experience is presented in a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment by qualified, experienced instructors. You'll mix it up with theory and practical components, so regardless of your driving experience, you'll have a great day of learning.

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 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 theory component includes basic road safety concepts and key principals of defensive driving including:

  • Understanding of how a drivers attitudes, motivations, and risk taking behaviour affects road safety
  • The Twelve Golden Rules of Defensive Driving and how they can be applied every time a vehicle is driven
  • The importance of tyres
  • Road laws and the introduction of any new laws
  • Road rage and;
  • Personal security whilst driving.

Key learning objectives:

  • Through practical driving exercises, become more ‘speed aware’, particularly in how the degree of vehicle control difficulty increases exponentially in relation to increases in vehicle speeds.
  • Develop an understanding of basic vehicle dynamics, in emergency situations
  • Learn to predict potential hazards, identify risky situations and minimise danger
  • Understand the importance of keeping your vision high and maintaining sensible safety margins around your vehicle at all times and;
  • Develop a positive and proactive attitude towards defensive driving.

This experience will teach you everything you need to know to keep yourself safe on the road!

Please Note - You need to bring your own car to this experience, refer to the need to know section for more details

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

This experience located at Sandown Raceway, Melbourne.

Session Length

This experience runs from 8.15am to around 4pm.

Available Dates:


Location Date Availability
VIC Sunday, 26 May 2013 Full
VIC Sunday, 2 Jun 2013 Spaces
VIC Saturday, 15 Jun 2013 Spaces
VIC Sunday, 16 Jun 2013 Spaces
VIC Monday, 17 Jun 2013 Full
VIC Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 20 Jun 2013 Full
VIC Saturday, 22 Jun 2013 Spaces
VIC Saturday, 29 Jun 2013 Spaces
VIC Monday, 1 Jul 2013 Spaces
VIC Thursday, 11 Jul 2013 Spaces
VIC Friday, 12 Jul 2013 Spaces

Last updated on 24 May 2013.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

This experience is suitable for everyone from 16-80 years old, and for most cars including 4WDs and light commercial vehicles. If attending the course on a Learner’s permit, participants must bring a fully licensed driver with them. Not suitable if pregnant.

Numbers:

We work in groups of up to ten participants per instructor.

Spectators:

This experience is not suitable for spectators.

Weather:

This experience is not affected by weather.

Other Info:

Please inflate your car's tyres to 40psi (or the recommended level for light commercials) before you arrive - there is no facility to inflate tyres. The importance of this will be explained! BYO lunch, there are no shops nearby. Please remove unrestrained items from your car.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience

Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 51 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mandatory learning for drivers of all ages Passionate knowledgeable staff led this sensible competent seasoned program. All in the group advanced their knowledge on driving and the factual aspects and data behind doing it better and safer, and then practiced it! Do it before your next prang! 6 May 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Great experience for all drivers! I received this experience as a gift when I got my P's and definitely enjoyed it. It was great to have a theory aspect of the experience which provided insight into how crashes and skids can occur. The practical driving part of the day was great as it allowed you to experience how your car might react in certain situations in a controlled environment. The staff were all friendly and the day was well organised. Definitely would recommend it for P platers, learner drivers or anyone who wants to learn some tips on handling their cars in emergency situations. 5 May 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Great day ! Great day, instructors were excellent. Recommend to others. 28 April 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 Lots of fun! Great experience, very fun. Knowledgeable and highly experienced team, from who I learned valuable information. 27 April 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by You'll learn a lot! But most of what you learn is theory based. I hoped there would be a lot kore practical time and possibly some one on one time but for what it is, you learn a lot. The theory side teaches a lot of good basic information to keep you safe on the road and the practical side covered very basic collision aversion techniques. I had a great time and would recomend it anyone unconfindent but especially people inexperienced. L-Platers and P-Platers like myself can take a lot from it. 7 April 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Educational, professional. The picture in the Red Balloon advertisement may show an XR Falcon having fun but don't expect it here, no skidding of tyres whatsoever, it's at Sandown yes, but in the customer car park. Great course if you want theory about how to reduce the road toll and your carbon footprint etc, but if you want to enjoy the challenge of testing your car and your skills in a controlled environment, you will be disappointed. 6 April 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Everyone should do this It was fantastic, the staff were brilliant and so friendly and helpful and they really explained everything in a direct and understandable manner. I have learnt so much new stuff that is going to be vital for my driving, not just physically but mentally as well so happy i did this 6 April 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Eye Opening - A must for all I found this experience to be extremely eye opening and informative. It really shows you the true dangers on the road, and made me realise how unequipped I was in many ways. I'd highly recommend (and have been) doing this course. I think this sort of driver training should be entirely compulsory in order to obtain your licence. 5 April 2013
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