Defensive Driver Training
Control Risks’ defensive driver training course
Driving and being driven pose some of the greatest risks to personal safety for anyone working in hostile or high risk areas, as well as in developing countries. Control Risks’ defensive driver training course teaches drivers the skills necessary to allow them to safeguard passengers and enable the driver to carry out recognised security procedures, identify hazards and take appropriate action in the event of a crisis.
About the course
The training course typically runs for 3 days, though this can be tailored depending on client requirements. Mixing theory with practical exercises, considerable time is dedicated to practical driving instruction. Course content includes:
- Route selection and planning
- Vehicle maintenance checks
- Vehicle security, searching and road worthiness
- Journey and vehicle emergency and contingency planning
- Off-road driving/terrain selection/use of sand ladders
- Off-road recovery/use of kinetic rope/winch training/anchors
- Power, performance and handling awareness
- Hazard identification
- Use of slip roads and other escape routes
- Rapid speed reduction techniques
Post-training reports are produced, detailing techniques taught and providing student performance feedback, as appropriate. Certificates can be provided for students on completion of the training.
Expert instructors and leading facilities
Control Risks instructors are serving and retired Police Advanced Driving Instructors. For off-road techniques, we also have a fully qualified specialist off road instructor. We keep course numbers to a minimum to allow an appropriate ratio between instructors and delegates, and to maximise the time spent on practical exercises.
Control Risks’ training school is set in extensive grounds and woodland. We have 2 dedicated off-road driver training areas, and an airfield for advanced technical manoeuvres, allowing delegates ample opportunity to practice their driving skills. Where required, we can also conduct training abroad. All vehicles are provided, including armoured and standard 4x4’s, saloons and high powered armoured saloons.
