Participants learn how to drive in different conditions
Advanced and defensive driving courses teach participants valuable and necessary skills, as well as knowledge that will help them to become safer and more experienced drivers. There are a number of reputable and popular advanced driving courses available around Sydney, perfect for every level of driver.
The Eastern Creek Driver Training Centre is based at Eastern Creek International Raceway, approximately 45 minutes drive from the Sydney CBD. The centre is also easily accessible by train and the nearest train station is Blacktown, which is only 12 kilometres away.
The Defensive Driving Course is a one-day course offered in two stages, with each stage involving a theory session, as well as driving activity. Drivers are given a lecture on topics such as road rules, the dangers of tailgating, fatigue and car safety. When it comes to the practical side of the course, drivers learn about speed and stopping distances, emergency braking, lane changing and skid control.
Stage Two of the Defensive Driving Course concentrates more heavily on skid and car control, and is only available to those who have completed Stage One of the course and for fully licensed motorists only. The second stage of this course involves less theory than Stage One and uses repetitious practice to enhance driving skills. Once participants have completed both stages of the Defensive Driving Course, they have gained a more thorough understanding of how to control their vehicle under both everyday and dangerous situations. Each stage of the course runs for a day from 8.45 a.m. until 4 p.m. Participants are asked to use their own vehicle and gift certificates are also available.
Driving course at the Eastern Creek raceway
The Nationwide Defensive Driving School is located in Wakefield Park, less than two hours drive south of Sydney.
The Car Control Course is a practical lesson which runs for one whole day and teaches participants about reaction times, changing road conditions, as well as skid avoidance and control. The course comprises mostly of in-car exercises, as well as some discussion. The course will either be held at Eastern Creek or Marulan Driver Training Centre, both easily accessible from Sydney. Students are expected to use their own vehicles, however learner's permit holders are unable to attend the course. Gift certificates may also be purchased.
Driver Skills Australia runs Advanced and Defensive Driving Courses at various approved venues across New South Wales, including Eastern Creek, Blacktown, Newcastle and Armidale. Driver Skills Australia has been in operation since 1997 and courses are taught by World Championship rally car driver and professional trainer, Mark Butcher.
The Advanced Driving Course concentrates on teaching participants topics such as steering and skid control, advanced breaking, cornering techniques, advanced vision skills and the Heel and Toe technique.
The Defensive Driving Course is similar to the Advanced Driving Course, however it is recommended that drivers complete this course first before attempting the Advanced Driving Course. Participants can expect to concentrate primarily on road safety skills in the Defensive Driving Course. Courses run in groups for a maximum of eight people.
Learning how to control your car in wet conditions is a vital skill
