Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Skilled Driver Course!

    • Welcome!

    • Notice of Copyright

    • PLEASE DOWNLOAD YOUR WORKBOOK
  • 2

    The Basics

    • Driving Attitudes and Behaviour

    • Pre-Start Check

    • Essential Checks

    • Importance of Driving Posture

    • Importance of Vehicle Maintenance

    • Importance of Vehicle Safety Systems
  • 3

    Common Crash Causes

    • Distracted Driving

    • Speeding

    • Alcohol and Drugs

    • Reckless Driving

    • Risky Driving

    • Not Obeying the Rules of the Road

    • Fatigue Management

    • Night Driving

    • Weather Conditions

    • Hazards - Animals / Wildlife
  • 4

    Important Rules

    • Road Rules

    • Road Signs

    • Intersections & Safe Stopping Distance
  • 5

    Defensive Driving Basics

    • What is Defensive Driving?

    • How to Prevent Collisions

    • Defensive Driving Techniques

    • Road Conditions

    • Traffic Conditions

    • Parking Strategies
  • 6

    Building Confidence to Drive on Highways

    • Driving on Highways and Motorways

    • Merging Safely

    • Changing Lanes Safely

    • Slowing Down Safely

    • Scanning
  • 7

    What to do in an Emergency

    • How to Respond in the Event of an Accident

    • Emergency Stops

    • Fire!

    • Help Options
  • 8

    Conclusion

    • Congratulations!
  • 9

    Tell us about your experience

    • Final Survey