Defensive Course Flyer - Willowbank Raceway - eLearning & Practical Driver Training

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Noah

Defensive driving training package for learners requiring prerequisite eLearning modules before practical sessions. The program covers defensive driving foundations, real crash scenarios, risk prediction, braking and vehicle dynamics, safe following distances, steering and vision scanning, tyre safety, gear changes, engine checks, breakdowns, loading, vehicle security and carjacking awareness, city and country road skills, sharing the road, impairments, visibility, and eco fuel-efficient driving. Quizzes verify understanding and a certificate plus safety pack are issued.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

eLearning training modules

Practical hands-on session

Unique offerings

Minimum requirements

Pricing and venues

WILLOWBANK RACEWAY The eLearning videos provide training not covered in the “learn to get a licence” process: ✓ WHAT TYPE OF DRIVER ARE YOU? ✓ HOW CRASHES REALLY HAPPEN ✓ WHAT IS DEFENSIVE DRIVING ✓ THE POWER TO ACT (PREDICT RISK & PREVENT DANGER) ✓ HOW FAST ARE YOU REALLY GOING? ✓ BRAKING: CAN YOU STOP IN TIME? ✓ BRAKING: CAN YOU STOP YOURSELF? ✓ VEHICLE DYNAMICS (THE PHYSICS OF DRIVING) ✓ SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCES ✓ SEATING AND STEERING TECHNIQUES ✓ DRIVING VISION/SCANNING ✓ TYRE SAFETY (pressures, tread, signs of problems, tyre age) ✓ CHANGING GEARS (in MANUAL and AUTO transmissions) ✓ HOW TO PERFORM ENGINE CHECKS ✓ VEHICLE BREAKDOWNS (solving the common issues) ✓ VEHICLE LOADING (storing and transporting cargo) ✓ VEHICLE SECURITY & CARJACKING AWARENESS ✓ CITY DRIVING (roundabouts, merging, keeping left, traffic lights, motorways, turning right across busy intersections) ✓ COUNTRY ROAD TIPS ✓ SHARING THE ROAD (trucks, bus, cyclists, motorcyclists) ✓ DRIVER IMPAIRMENTS (distractions, fatigue, drugs) ✓ VISIBILITY (SEE AND BE SEEN) ✓ ECO (FUEL EFFICIENT) DRIVING Each module has a comprehensive video and then quiz questions to verify your understanding. A certificate is generated when all videos are viewed with 100% score on the verification questions. Certain modules must be completed prior to attending the practical driver training session. CLICK TO VIEW PROMOTIONAL VIDEO The PRACTICAL session involves hands-on training that compliments the eLearning videos. ✓ Wet road emergency braking ✓ A. B.S. braking training ✓ Improved steering to maximise control ✓ Cornering skills ✓ Improving vision and scanning ✓ Evasive steering to avoid a child or vehicle ✓ Brake and stay straight for an animal ✓ Emergency braking in a curve ✓ Speed awareness and braking distances ✓ How other essential safety systems work ✓ How ESC stability control works* ✓ Skid awareness (understeer/oversteer)* ✓ Using 4WD modes* *if dirt circuit is included Unique things we offer ➢ 28 years of experience, thousands of school groups and 100,000+ course participants ➢ A range of vehicles are supplied so the novice driver gets to experience the difference between large and small vehicles as well as front and rear wheel drive. By not using their own vehicle the participant gains confidence and understanding of the characteristics and limits of different vehicles. Most of our training vehicles are automatic. < CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLES WE SUPPLY> ➢ Foam objects (children and kangaroos) are used to simulate impacts for crash avoidance training ➢ We are the exclusive distributor for Fatal Vision Alcohol and Drug impairment goggles as used on the day ➢ Participants receive a certificate and a safety pack with a tyre gauge and 5 x metal valve caps ➢ Our certificate should be added to a job application and resume to show potential employers Minimum requirements to attend ❑ A learners or provisional licence with at least 20 hours of driving experience ❑ Participant’s must know how to start and move a vehicle ❑ The practical training cannot be attended unless the prerequisite online modules are completed PLEASE NOTE: in Queensland log books hours can only be earnt from in-vehicle training on public roads INDIVIDUAL PRICING $66 for the eLearning online theory only If joining an “open” public course date then fees are: $297 @ Willowbank Raceway (near Ipswich) $363 @ Lakeside Driver Training Centre (near Petrie)$330 @ Carnell Raceway (near Stanthorpe) $385 @ Armidale Traffic Education Centre)$396 @ Regional venues across QLD and NSW 4hr practical course with eLearning + vehicles supplied SCHOOL OR GROUP PRICING ➢ The AMOUNT DUE is the total price for the group size shown. The price per person shown is based on a full group size, if less participants attend the price per person will increase. The fixed costs of venue hire, supply of veh

FAQs

What topics are included in the eLearning modules?

Modules cover driver identification, how crashes happen, what defensive driving is, risk prediction, braking techniques, vehicle dynamics, safe following distances, and many additional safety and vehicle-handling topics including city/country driving and impairments.

How do you get the certificate?

A certificate is generated after all videos are viewed and verification questions are completed with a 100% score.

What are the minimum requirements to attend the practical course?

Participants need a learners or provisional licence with at least 20 hours of driving experience and must know how to start and move a vehicle. Practical training requires completing the prerequisite online modules.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Noah