| Driver's Training Program |
| Elder Driving – 50
Alive Driver Refresher Course |
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Elder
Driving Course Contents |
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The following is
a brief description of some of the topics and discussion which make
up the 55 Alive Mature Driving course - the program is participant
based and covers many topics not listed below |
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| Module One: Overview |
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A
brief examination of where you are at personally with regard to your
driving habits - accomplished through multiple choice questions that
the class then discusses. |
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Two: Self-Assessment |
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This lesson looks
at how frequently you drive and the types of experiences you have
had on the road. It looks at good and bad experiences you have
witnessed while driving and it begins to look at how the driving
task changes as you age. |
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Three: Vision and Hearing |
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Class discussion
and slides focus on how our vision and hearing changes as we age.
Since these are integral to safe driving, tips are given so that
participants can compensate for the changes that have occurred and
continue to drive safely. |
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Module Four: Normal
Driving Situations |
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Whenever we
drive, there are some common situations we encounter that need to be
dealt with. These include intersections, merge lanes, left turns and
other maneuvers. Discussion focuses on dealing with these safely.
Further topics include keeping a space cushion for safety and
ensuring you keep track of what can infringe on your blind spots.
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Module Five: Hazardous
Driving Environment |
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Skids,
hydroplaning and what to do if a collision occurs are just a few of
the topics which are examined during this lesson. Even safe drivers
should be prepared for the unexpected - ensure you know how to deal
with these situations properly. |
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Module Six: Driver
Guidance |
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A revision of
signs, signals and road markings makes up this lesson - signs and
signals are constantly changing so a review is always in order.
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Module Seven: The
Vehicle |
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In our
ever-changing world, vehicles are no exception. New technologies and
options re being made available to car buyers - learn what can be an
asset from a safety point of view and how it operates (seatbelts,
air bags, anti-lock brakes, etc.). |
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Module Eight: Alcohol and
Medication |
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Discussion
focuses on the safe use of medication in relation to the driving
task. It further illustrates the effects of alcohol and medication
on driving. |
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Module Nine: Driving
Decisions |
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Every driver, at
some point in their life, have certain decisions to make regarding
driving. When to reduce the amount they drive, whether to continue
to drive at night, or whether to stop driving altogether. Discussion
focuses on the options people have when they are faced with these
questions and the agencies and organizations that are available to
help them. |
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Certification |
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Following the
Driver Training and Assessment 4Wheel drive India will provide with
a written individual assessment report for each driver and
vehicle. We will also provide with certificates for those
drivers who have attended the training and meet the standards that
we expect of a competent driver appropriate for the Indian roads and
driving environment. |
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