SAFER DRIVERS COURSETake 20 Hours off your LOGBOOK in just 5 Hours - Courses are Only $140* The awesome Safer Drivers Course includes an in-class theoretical and on-road practical lesson that will focus on you becoming the most safest driver you can be by: ~ Discussing safe driving behaviours ~ Building awareness of your age related driving risks ~ Developing low risk driving strategies Research has proven that P1 Drivers are over 20 times more likely than learner drivers to be involved in a crash in the first 6 months of solo driving. However, after completing this awesome course, which is sponsored by the NSW State Government, your awareness and the knowledge you have gained on how to implement strategies, makes you a safer driver and therefore you are at less risk. |
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Why choose EXAMINER DRIVING SCHOOL?
Our goal is to provide you with the skills, awareness and knowledge, so that you and those around you are safe! The Safer Drivers Course Logo is trade mark of Transport for NSW Australia of 18 Lee Street, Chippendale NSW Australia |
Once COMMITTED, What is Involved?
Module 1
A face-to-face group discussion of up to 12 learners for 3-hours (including lunch) held by an experienced and TfNSW accredited trainer.
You will be taught how to reduce road risks by developing safe driving behaviours, which include ways to cope when you have your mates in the car or if you're running late. It's also designed to help you understand more about safe following distances, fatigue, speed management, gap selection, hazard awareness, the affects of drugs and alcohol, which your parents, supervising drivers or professional driving lessons may not have covered.
You will be taught how to reduce road risks by developing safe driving behaviours, which include ways to cope when you have your mates in the car or if you're running late. It's also designed to help you understand more about safe following distances, fatigue, speed management, gap selection, hazard awareness, the affects of drugs and alcohol, which your parents, supervising drivers or professional driving lessons may not have covered.
Module 2
On-road coaching for 2 hours with a break. This is where you will take to the road in a driving school vehicle (fitted with dual controls) on public roads along a predefined driving route consisting of three types of drives. This is not your average driving lesson as you will practice low-risk strategies, as well as reinforce the safer driving behaviours you explored in Module 1 with an instructor and one other learner, who will swap seats. Your coach will not spend time on technical skills such as parking, 3 point turns or driving test preparation, these are best covered in one-to-one lessons with an instructor.
* Conditions
Module 1 & Module 2
The 20 logbook hours will be added to your logbook upon successful completion of both Module 1 and Module 2. Module 1 must be completed before Module 2. You will complete both Modules on the same day, however if for unforeseen circumstances you are required to complete them on separate days, you must complete Module 2 within 30 days of completing Module 1 (In failing to do so the full fee will be taken, and you must attend both Modules at a later date to receive the 20 logbook hours) As Module 2 cannot be conducted with only one learner; therefore, it will be cancelled due to nonattendance of a learner. We will reschedule Module 2 for the attending student at a later date with no further cost to them.
Eligiblity
* Be under 25.
* Hold a current NSW learner licence.
* Pay an entry fee of $140.00 including GST.
* Not completed the Safer Driver Course before.
* Have completed a minimum of 50 log book hours of actual on-road driving (excluding any 3-for-1 bonus hours) and should include night driving
The 20 logbook hours will be added to your logbook upon successful completion of both Module 1 and Module 2. Module 1 must be completed before Module 2. You will complete both Modules on the same day, however if for unforeseen circumstances you are required to complete them on separate days, you must complete Module 2 within 30 days of completing Module 1 (In failing to do so the full fee will be taken, and you must attend both Modules at a later date to receive the 20 logbook hours) As Module 2 cannot be conducted with only one learner; therefore, it will be cancelled due to nonattendance of a learner. We will reschedule Module 2 for the attending student at a later date with no further cost to them.
Eligiblity
* Be under 25.
* Hold a current NSW learner licence.
* Pay an entry fee of $140.00 including GST.
* Not completed the Safer Driver Course before.
* Have completed a minimum of 50 log book hours of actual on-road driving (excluding any 3-for-1 bonus hours) and should include night driving
~ Policies
Cancellations and Refunds
Module 1
Module 2
Module 1
- Receive Full Refund for cancellations made 7 business days prior to scheduled day.
- Rescheduled Free of charge 2 business days prior to scheduled day.
- Nonattendance will be treated as cancellation and No refund will be given.
- Likewise late arrivals will be treated as cancellation and No refund will be given.
- If module 1 is cancelled by the provider, you may request a full refund or reschedule the booking for another convenient day.
Module 2
- Nonattendance will be treated as cancellation and No refund will be given.
- If module 2 is not completed within 30 days of module 1, it will be treated as a cancellation and No refund or 20 logbook hours.
- If module 2 is cancelled by the provider, your booking will be rescheduled for another convenient day. But No refund will be given.
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Can one person make a difference? Yes you can! Australian governments have committed to a vision of zero road crash deaths and serious injuries by 2050 and we all have a shared responsibility in ensuring this vision becomes a reality! EXAMINER DRIVING SCHOOL knows just how serious this pledge is, especially as a family run business. Because every person in the road toll is someone’s grandmother, grandfather, mother, father, brother, sister or child. |
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An Introduction to the Safer Drivers Course
The safer drivers course is a course that was introduced by the Australian government that combines practical and theory courses for eligible learner drivers who are under 25 years of age. This course is essential if you want to learn more about gap selection, speed management, safe following distances, and hazard awareness. The course also prepares you to drive unsupervised on your provisional licence.
What Exactly is the Safer Drivers Course?
The safer drivers course is a course that teaches learner drivers below the age of 25 to develop safe driving skills and it also prepares them for driving solo.
The course is structured to teach learner drivers who want to learn more about driving safely, reduce risks, and also learn how to anticipate hazardous situations by making well-informed decisions on the road.
The safer drivers course includes:
The course is structured to teach learner drivers who want to learn more about driving safely, reduce risks, and also learn how to anticipate hazardous situations by making well-informed decisions on the road.
The safer drivers course includes:
- A 3-hour group discussion with other learners.
- A 2-hour tutoring session in a motor vehicle with another learner.
Why Should I do the Safer Drivers Course?
It was introduced by the NSW government
The safer drivers course is a course introduced by the NSW (New South Wales) government in July 2013 and it was structured by transport for the NSW with the aim of teaching young learner drivers below the age of 25 safe driving practices.
Reduces fatalities
Several kinds of research have been conducted and results from the research show that learners are more prone to experience accidents and crashes even before getting their P1 licence. The research also shows that learners who had more supervised driving practice have a lower chance of encountering or being involved in a fatal car crash.
Benefits of the Safer Drivers Course
When you complete the safer drivers course, you’ll have a better understanding of or know what it means to be a defensive and P-plate driver.
Statistics show that learner drivers have fewer crashes than provisional drivers but that doesn’t mean that P-plate drivers aren’t as skilled as learners rather they face new challenges on the road daily.
Other benefits you stand to benefit from attending the course include:
Statistics show that learner drivers have fewer crashes than provisional drivers but that doesn’t mean that P-plate drivers aren’t as skilled as learners rather they face new challenges on the road daily.
Other benefits you stand to benefit from attending the course include:
- 20 logbook hours.
- Learn ways to identify hazards on the road.
- Understand ways to reduce crash risk.
- Better understand what it means to be a safe defensive and P-plate driver.
- Learn and understand low-risk driving techniques.
How Much Does the Safer Drivers Course Cost?
The safer drivers course costs only $140 and that’s $7 per logbook hour which will be paid by your course provider. You’ll have to pay for the course before attending the first module of the safer drivers course. The cost of the safer drivers course was subsidised by Transport NSW so you have them to thank for the reduced rate.
What’s The Safer Drivers Course Duration?
The safer drivers course lasts for 5 hours. Out of the 5 hours, 3 hours will be spent teaching you the theory-based aspect of the course (i.e., Module 1) while the remaining 2 hours is meant for your practical lessons on the road (i.e., Module 2).
Safer Drivers Course Requirements
Have an NSW learners licence: Before you’ll be able to take the course, you must have an NSW learners licence as other states are not accepted.
Complete a minimum of 50 actual logbook hours: The hours have to be real driving hours and not the 3 for 1 bonus hours.
Learners must be below 25 years: The Transport for NSW requires that students must be under the age of 25 before they’ll be able to attend the course.
Complete a minimum of 50 actual logbook hours: The hours have to be real driving hours and not the 3 for 1 bonus hours.
Learners must be below 25 years: The Transport for NSW requires that students must be under the age of 25 before they’ll be able to attend the course.
Safer Drivers Course Components
The safer drivers course has two modules (Module 1 and 2) and each module has its components.
Module 1 components
Module 2 components
Module 1 components
- It features a 3-hour interactive group discussion or session.
- The session usually comprises 10 - 12 learner drivers.
- You’ll explore the strategies and behaviours that result in becoming a safer driver.
- You’ll learn hazard management, speed management, gap selection, external and internal influences, following gap distance, etc.
Module 2 components
- A 2-hour tutoring session with 2 learner drivers together with a driver trainer in a car.
- Each participant will have a certain number of drives on the set route.
- All the drives throughout your tutoring session will be aimed at eliminating major crash types that occur on the NSW roads.
- This module includes stationary low-risk driving, recognizing and responding to hazards, how to check personal compass, etc.
Safer Drivers Course Bonus hours
The course is structured or designed for the learner to attend once so that the 20 bonus hours will count on your logbook once.
Since the lessons offer or earn you bonus hours, you’ll need to finish 100 hours of supervised driving outside the course.
If you have had 10 structured lessons with a licensed driving instructor, then you’ll only have to do 70 hours of supervised driving.
Since the lessons offer or earn you bonus hours, you’ll need to finish 100 hours of supervised driving outside the course.
If you have had 10 structured lessons with a licensed driving instructor, then you’ll only have to do 70 hours of supervised driving.
Free Safer Drivers Course
The safer drivers course isn’t free except if you are from a disadvantaged background or an Aboriginal community.
If that’s your case, then you may be eligible to take the NSW safer drivers course for free.
Every year, the NSW government offers 1000 free spots for the safer drivers course. These spots are provided for people who may not be as opportune as others to benefit from the road safety outcomes of the course.
To be eligible for the free safer drivers course, you’ll need to:
If you have all the above requirements, then you’ll need to complete a Safer Drivers Course Concession Application Form. You’ll also be required to contact a course provider to enrol in the course. When applying, do well to include a copy of supporting documents (like your concession card) in the application to your course provider.
If that’s your case, then you may be eligible to take the NSW safer drivers course for free.
Every year, the NSW government offers 1000 free spots for the safer drivers course. These spots are provided for people who may not be as opportune as others to benefit from the road safety outcomes of the course.
To be eligible for the free safer drivers course, you’ll need to:
- Have a valid learners licence.
- Be under the age of 25.
- Have completed at least 50 logbook hours of on-road driving and these hours excludes or exempts any 3 for 1 bonus hours.
- Have night driving included in those hours.
- Hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card issued by the Department of Human Services (Centrelink).
- Be formerly or currently in Out of Home Care (OOHC).
If you have all the above requirements, then you’ll need to complete a Safer Drivers Course Concession Application Form. You’ll also be required to contact a course provider to enrol in the course. When applying, do well to include a copy of supporting documents (like your concession card) in the application to your course provider.
