Defensive Driving

Vehicle operations are a key area of risk for many organizations. Research suggests that 80-95% of all vehicle crashes are related to human factors. Evidence is increasingly suggesting that even though vehicle performance, design and intrinsic safety continue to improve, it is typically driver behaviour that is the critical factor most road accidents.

The Safe Driver Training Program focuses on driver awareness, incorporating hazard and risk identification through proactive vision and modification of driving behaviour, through sound perception and analysis of the on-road risks. This course will assist in identifying and changing personal attitudes, individual and group behaviours as well as organized culture. 

The Defensive Driving Four Wheel Drive Program

Operating in an off-road environment can be much more of a high risk activity than normal driving, especially in the case of the vehicle becoming immobilised. This course teaches personnel who are required to drive in an off-road environment how to operate the vehicle safely, and recover the vehicle should the need arise.

The Objectives of the Course

The SafeDrive 4X4 Defensive Driving Course has been designed for all drivers required to operate 4X4 vehicles either on or off road. The course covers a wealth of information which is essential for vehicle operators and managers to successfully conduct land transport operations under these harsh conditions.

Course Overview

The SafeDrive 4WD Defensive Driving Course teaches the following key subject areas:

 - Principles of Defensive Driving

 - Introduction and familiarisation with safe 4WD operations

 - Basic maintenance of the 4WD and pre-trip inspection

 - General preparation for off-road trips and journey management planning

 - Safety, Navigation & Recovery equipment

 - 4WD gear function and driving techniques

 - Basic Recovery techniques

 - Off-road practical driving session

Course Outcomes

Drivers will be able to operate a 4X4 vehicle both on and off road in the safest way possible. Drivers will become more familiar with the safety operations of a 4WD while general driving techniques will be improved dramatically.