Free Online Driver Training

Welcome! The purpose of this program is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to drive your vehicle safely.

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Course 1 of 8

Rules of the Road

Road signs? Road Markings? Traffic Signals? Are you a brand new driver? Here's an introduction to the rules of the road.

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Course 2 of 8

The Vehicle and
it's Components

Learn safe and proper use of basic vehicle components and proper pre-trip checks

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Basic Vehicle Components

  • Control devices
  • Instruments and warning indicators
  • Devices that aid visibility
  • Safety devices
  • Comfort devices
  • Anti-theft devices
  • Communication devices Pre-trip Checks
  • External checks
  • Internal checks
Course 3 of 8

Vehicle Handling

Learn safe and responsible vehicle control, handling of the vehicle under various conditions, collision avoiding techniques and detection and recovery from skidding and sliding

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Controlling the vehicle safely and responsibly

  • Visual tracking
  • Steering control
  • Seating position
  • Starting and accelerating
  • Speed control
  • Deceleration and braking
  • Parking brake
  • Parking
  • Changing direction
  • Right-of-way manoeuvres
  • Turns
  • Highway and freeway drivng
  • Urband rural driving

Traction

  • Time management
  • Space management
  • Stopping distances
  • Braking distances
  • Following too closely

Friction

  • Speed for conditions
  • Affect of road surfaces on stopping
  • Seasonal changes and road surfaces
  • Tire types and conditions
  • Benefits of proper tire inflation

Collision Avoidance and Basic Evasive Manoeuvres

  • Learn collision avoidance techniques

Skid Control and Slide Control

  • Learn how to control skidding and sliding your vehicle
Course 4 of 8

Driver Behaviour

This course is all about driver behaviour behind the wheel. Learn how your emotions affect your driving. Importance of positive driving attitudes and behaviour and how to make responsible and informed decisions behind the wheel.

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  • Adjusting driving behaviour for different driving conditions
  • Control over emotions
  • Positive driving attitudes
  • Responsible and informed decision making
Course 5 of 8

Respect and Responsibility

Learn how to safely respond to emergency situations, role of leadership in safe driving, respect for the environment and life long learning approach to driving

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