At Defensive Driving School in Melbourne we offer an on-road, one-on-one Defensive Driving Course.

Nothing beats having one of our highly experienced Instructors sitting beside you for a personalised, flexible, and focused approach to training where we work together to create an interactive learning environment with the aim of developing safer drivers.

Our Defensive Driving Course is designed to improve driver attitude, awareness & technique to decrease chances of collisions

Learning in everyday traffic conditions allows our qualified instructors to teach you pro-active crash-reducing techniques and skills while providing you with the opportunity to gain the confidence to use these techniques and skills on our roads.

The definition of defensive driving

To anticipate road and traffic hazards and understand how to respond to them ahead of time.

Why do a defensive driving course?

Being a safe driver is about more than simply getting from A to B. You need to be able to anticipate potential hazards and know what to look out for whenever you are using the road. From road disruptions, adverse weather and traffic conditions to distracted drivers, defensive driving techniques are all about having a good understanding of safe driving and applying it whenever you are behind the wheel

The specifics we cover in our course include; but not limited to are

• Basic vehicle dynamics
• Learning the correct systems of car control – seating, vision/mirrors, and steering
• Learn how your vehicle reacts in emergency situations
• Correct braking techniques
• Raising the level of awareness in relation to speed, reaction times and stopping distances
• Learning how your vehicle reacts in emergency situations
• Understanding of how driver attitudes, motivations, and behavior can affect the safety of our roads
• The importance of road worthy tyres
• Road Rules and the introduction of any new rules
• Road rage and cognitive impairments

This course is suitable for:

• Any person who has been asked to do a defensive driving course –on road, or any person who decides to voluntarily undertake a defensive driver course
• Any learner, probationary, or fully licensed driver wanting to change their driving behavior so they can improve their on-road safety.
• Any learner, probationary, or fully licensed driver wanting to reduce their vehicle running costs
• Accident prone drivers/nervous drivers

Upon successful completion, you will be issued a certificate of completion, assessment sheet, and a summary detailing the driving competencies achieved throughout your course.

Cost: $295

Please email us to for availability – melb@defensivedriving.com.au