There is a commonly held belief that driving a motor vehicle can be the most hazardous task we humans conduct on a regular basis.
Very few drivers see it this way insulating themselves in their vehicles from the real world of possible danger.
Take novice drivers that are embarking on the learning journey foregoing school books for the RTA manual.
The problem with theoretical stuff is that people have to put it into practical application and, with inexperienced drivers, the RTA manual with its pretty diagrams is a lot different to the real world.
Take roundabouts as an example and most drivers – even experienced ones don’t know who has right of way?
The responsibility of teaching how to safely handle a vehicle will come back to most parents, yet the majority of parents would struggle to pass the road rules test if re-examined.
Mums and dads who want to better equip themselves and their offspring with sound knowledge and skills to help them drive to survive should consider a reputable post licence driving institution.
Lots of confusion surrounds what is referred to as advanced driver training and defensive driver training courses.
Our post licence Driving Academy has been established since 1983 and the Stage 1 “Drive to Survive’® 8 hour course is based on active driver training strategies. Simulated emergency situations using soft plastic traffic cones makes the learning experience totally safe and any licensed driver can attend.
We focus on developing a mindset that the physical nature of vehicle handling skills is totally controlled by a driver’s attitude and behaviour. Teaching someone to brake efficiently is a great skill, but if the driver is not looking at the road then the whole point is wasted.
We promote and endorse at our post licence driving academy – a thinking driver is a surviving driver.
The cognitive elements of driving are significantly affected by a persons mindset and this will certainly reflect in their behaviour.
Once people understand that a motor vehicle is a device that goes, slows and changes direction in a specific learning driving environment, they learn how their actions determine this. I have said on many occasions, cars don’t crash – people do, and a person’s knowledge is the most powerful element that determines success or failure.
Building a solid house starts with strong foundations and driving is no different.
There will always be those that think they’re a good driver and as most people know thinking is one thing – doing is another.
Enrolling in a defensive driving program this will give you a better chance of surviving the rat race which in turn will help you to drive to survive.
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There is a commonly held belief that driving a motor vehicle can be the most hazardous task we humans conduct on a regular basis.
Very few drivers see it this way insulating themselves in their vehicles from the real world of possible danger. [Read more]
The relationship between fathers and their sons is a key factor in attitudinal development and behaviour. It is widely known that young males look to their dads or father figure as a guide to teach them life’s skills.
This bond can be a powerful motivator that inspires young men to move through life and achieve their goals and successes. [Read more]
The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘suspension’ as – means by which a vehicle is supported on its axles’.
Recently the NSW Minister for Roads, Michael Daley announced that ‘Car hoons who raise or lower their car suspension will have to meet new tough rules.’
He went on to say – ‘These hoons may think their car looks cool, but as far as I’m concerned anything more than a 5 centimetre change in a cars suspension is dangerous and doesn’t belong on our roads.’ [Read more]
Ian Luff
Bernard Bratusa
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