Defensive Driving for Light Motor Vehicles

A comprehensive practical and theoretical programme on road safety and defensive driving for light motor vehicles. It aims to improve driving skills and driver attitudes, and to increase their knowledge and understanding of road safety. This is to prepare them to react in the best possible way when faced with unexpected situations, and to become more aware of other road users.

Course outline

By the end of the course, the learners will understand:

  • road traffic legislation
  • definitions of defensive driving
  • adapting to different driving conditions
  • identification of road accident factors
  • road accidents and human errors
  • driver attitudes and behaviour
  • being fuel efficient green band drivers
  • factors affecting concentration
  • hazard identification
  • observation skills
  • collision prevention
  • safe following distance
  • escape routes
  • hijack prevention
  • importance of seatbelts
  • fatigue management
  • cell phone usage while driving
  • gravel road driving.

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Valid until 31 October 2024. Terms and conditions apply.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:R753,25 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid driver’s Code 8 licence
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:Code 8 drivers
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
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Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid driver’s Code 8 licence
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:Code 8 drivers
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R1 403,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day, including a 45-minute practical assessment
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid driver’s Code 8 licence
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:Code 8 drivers
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