Module I - One Day Course

a) Accident Prevention: The Think and Do of driving; The SIPDE Process: Dynamic skills required to deal with road hazards.  Motor Law: What constitutes negligent driving; Causation; Factors Contributing to the occurrence of Motor Vehicle Accidents.  Fatigue Management: Become aware of the chalenges that sleep deprevation present to a driver. We briefly look at the dangers, possible solutions and causes.

b) Defensive Driving Theory: Defensive Driving is a tried and tested method specifically designed to prevent road accidents and collisions. It ensures that nothing is left to chance and nothing is overlooked, and the training is focussed on developing the driver’s strategy in recognising-, dealing with- and re-acting to road hazards and the mistakes of other road users. Trainees are taught how to minimise their own mistakes, and how to create a “safety cushion” around their vehicles when driving in traffic, i.e. to have enough time and space to think and react correctly to hazards which may pose a threat to their safety.  

c, d and e) Vehicle Control/Collision Avoidance/Skid-pan practical:  Few drivers have the opportunity to learn how to apply the techniques of accident prevention, collision avoidance, as well as loss of control prevention, under controlled conditions. The only way to achieve this is through a Skid-pan training session, where trainees can acquire essential practical driving skills and are taught how to deal with emergency situations, how to remain in control of their vehicles at all times, especially when driving on wet roads, and how to prevent and avoid a collision. 

Delegates are issued with a Certificate of Attendance

07h45 -  Registration (coffee and tea)
08h00 -  Theory Session Part 1 
09h00 -  Short Break
09h10 -  Theory Session Part 2 
10h10 -  Tea (Coffee, tea, juice and rusks)
10h30 -  Theory Session Part 3 
11h30  -  Short Break
12h40 -  Skid-pan Briefing
12h30 -  Lunch (Sandwich & Savoury Platter)
13h00 -  Skid-pan Practical Exercises
14h20 -  Refreshment Break
14h30  -  Skid-pan Practical Exercises continued
15h45  -  Debriefing & Certification
16h00 -  Depart

* Times subject to change on the day.

Module II - Defensive Driving Practical

a) Defensive Driving Practical   
Road-Craft deals with the practical application of the rules and techniques of Defensive Driving. Trainees receive individual instruction, on the public road, and are provided with a detailed analysis of their current level of proficiency. This will assist the trainee in preparing for the Final Test, which is attended ± 4 weeks after completion of this module.  

b) Final Test
During the Final Test, the candidate’s performance is evaluated and measured against the Killarney Advanced Driving course standard. If successful, a Killarney Certificate of Proficiency will be issued, which will be valid for two years.  This will mean that a two yearly test will then be required to renew the Certificate of Proficiency, once it has expired.

b) Defensive Driving Road Test 
1 Hour pre-arranged practical test session, 4 – 6 weeks following attendance of Module II a.

Module III -  Vehicle Control

A hands-on training module, which is aimed at developing the driver's ability to apply advanced techniques in dealing with varying (wet/dry) road conditions, at normal speed.

The focus is on improving the driver's knowledge and understanding of his vehicle's abilities and limitations; how to manage time and distance; the control of weight transfer whilst braking/steering/accelerating; disciplines of cornering and smooth operation of the controls. Emphasis is placed on developing the driver's ability to strategise and to re-act correctly in every circumstance

Typical Agenda - subject to change depending on group size

14h45 - Arrival & Registration
15h00 - Theory Session
15h45 - Short Break
16h00 - Practical training excersises on Race Track.
18h00 - Certification
18h15 - Depart