gain 20 logbook hours for free

FOR ELIGIBLE CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS

You may be eligible for a free safer driver course!

The NSW government has agreed to fully fund the course for current Health Care and Pensioner Concession Card holders.

ELIGIBILITY

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CRITERIa 1

Hold a valid NSW learner license.

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Criteria 2

Be under the age of 25 years.

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criteria 3

Have completed the 50 logbook hours (of actual road experience and not credits from the 3 for 1 professional instruction scheme).

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criteria 4

Hold a valid Health Care and Pensioner Concession Card.

IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW.

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Fill out the application form

You'll need to fill out the Safer Driver Course Concession Application Form. 

DOWNLOAD FORM HERE

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send it to us

Then send a copy with your Driver's Licence and Concession Card (Front Only) to info@onroad.com.au 

EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENTS HERE

WHY COMPLETE THE SAFER DRIVER COURSE?

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INTRODUCED BY NSW GOVERNMENT

The Safer Driver Course was introduced by the NSW Government from July 2013 and it has been designed by Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) with the goal of educating young learner drivers under the age of 25 on safe driving practices. 

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REDUCING FATALITIES

Research shows that Learners are at a much higher risk of crashes and accidents, while they are in the mode of getting their P1 Licence. It also shows that the Learners who have more supervised driving practice have a lower chance of being involve in a fatal crash.

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CREATING AWARENESS

The main aim of the Safer Driver Course is to make people aware of safe and defensive driving methods, which can help them in the future als. Onroad Driving School is very passionate about this course because it sets out to improve learner drivers' level of driving and enhances their defensive driving skills. 

THEORY & PRACTICAL

BOTH THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING ARE PROVIDED BY THE ONROAD SAFER DRIVER COURSE. THESE FOCUS ON:

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Safe driving

Main tips surround safe driving.

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Speed management

Instruction and tips on how to manage speed safely.

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Hazard awareness

Tips on how to stay alert and aware and scanning for hazards.

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Safe following distance

Tips on maintaining a safe following distance as well as driving methods to avoid tailgaters.

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Gap selection

Guidelines for driving with a safe gap between cars. 

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Risk avoidance 

Tips on how to avoid high risk situations. 

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Crash control

Guidelines for avoiding a crash should it arise. 

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Other strategies

Other driving strategies that will help to avoid risks on the road.  

The course consists of two modules: a workshop and in-car training.

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