The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake driving duties in a safe, courteous and responsible manner.

COURSE OUTCOME

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

· Understand the risks associated with day to day driving and that road safety is a key issue for companies and individuals

· Explain the current trend in motor vehicle accident statistics within Brunei over the past 5 years

· List the primary principles of journey management

· Identify “Fitness to Drive” factors such as fatigue, drugs and alcohol, medication etc. Identify common causes of vehicle crashes and the driving errors that contribute to them · Demonstrate a knowledge of Brunei road traffic regulations and highway signs, List the principal elements related to a correct driving position (arms, head, support, vision etc.)

· Practically demonstrate pre-journey driving checks

· State the correct use and limitations, of safety equipment within a car (e.g. Seat Belts, Airbags, ABS, IVMS, etc.)

· Understand safe stopping distances for a vehicle under different conditions

· Identify adverse conditions affecting the control of the vehicle and list the actions to compensate

· Understand what to do for self, passengers and third parties in the event of an accident · Demonstrate the ability to drive using a recognised “System of Vehicle Control”, comply with the Brunei Road Traffic Code and apply suitable Defensive Driving Techniques.