Level 1 Defensive Driving Course Sandown, VIC
- Springvale
- Motorsport / 4WD
- Special Experience
- Instant Confirmation
Overview
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:
- Understanding of how a drivers attitudes, motivations, and risk taking behaviour can affect that drivers safety and the safety of other road users
- The Golden Rules of Defensive Driving and how to apply them to everyday driving
- The importance of correctly inflated tyres and the condition and type of tyres
- Road laws and the introduction of any new laws
What’s included
Included
- Level 1 Defensive Driving Course
- Course commences at 8.30 am and concludes at around 4.00 pm.
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Drivers must be licensed and provide their own vehicle for this course.
Learner Drivers are most welcome, but must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver.
There is no charge for the accompanying driver of a learner driver.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the school and bring your confirmation to participate in the course.
It is YOUR responsibility to know where you need to go and to arrive on time.
Please arrive at the school at least 20 minutes before scheduled time.
If you arrive at the venue late on the day of your course, for safety reasons you will not be permitted to participate in the course.
Good to know
We have a limited number of cars available to hire for this course at Sandown Raceway, please contact the office if you would like to hire a car for the course.
A course certificate is issued on completion of the course.
This course can also be conducted in regional areas.
Spectators not permitted.
Not suitable for pregnant drivers.
Failure to produce a current driver’s license (or learners permit) at any of our courses will result in a forfeit of that course. You cannot drive if you are unlicensed.
The name(s) and spelling on the booking confirmation is the name of the registered person to do the course and a certificate will only be presented in that name. If the listed name is not the name of the person attending on the day or is incorrectly spelt, it is your responsibility to advise us of the correct details at least 2 business days before the course.
Please note that certificates will only be issued to participants upon completion of the course (if you do not stay until the end of the course, you will NOT receive a certificate).
Replacement certificates will be provided by request, sometimes this may incur a small fee. * If the course you are attending does not issue a certificate please disregard the above paragraph.
A strict .00 alcohol policy for drivers attending our courses applies.
Dogs or pets of any kind are not permitted.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
