Overview

Holding a driver's licence only means that you are 'legally entitled' to drive... it doesn't mean that you are any good at it. During this driving course, emphasis is in developing useful and practical skills and in improving the driver's knowledge, skill and attitude in the operation of their vehicles.

Driving is a lifelong endeavour and getting a licence is just the first step in a very long road. To become and remain a safe and efficient driver, you need to continually upgrade your knowledge base and practical abilities in order to consistently and safely operate what can otherwise become a very expensive lethal weapon, in the wrong hands.

Our courses are specifically designed to make you better prepared to make good safe driving decisions with improved driver reactions, smoothness and fuel efficiency. After completing our training, you will be able to competently and confidently operate your vehicle in a much more efficient and safe manner to avoid, prevent or better deal with any situation which may arise.

Course content includes:

* Tyres and vehicle condition

* Vehicle manoeuvring skills development

* Vehicle dynamics and handling characteristics

* Basic car control

* Advanced ABS braking techniques

* Conventional braking techniques

* Practical accident avoidance / collision prevention techniques

* Defensive and safe driving techniques

* Advanced safe cornering techniques

* Positive reinforcement of safe driver attitudes

Practical in car demonstrations of all exercises are provided by our qualified, professional instructors and there are assorted 'one on one' in car instruction and tuition in your own vehicle throughout the day.

Please Note: You will be required to use your own vehicle on the day.

Locations

Auckland (Auckland - North Island)

Taupo (Taupo and Central Volcanic Plateau - North Island)

Palmerston North (Wanganui - North Island)

Our principal locations include Pukekohe Park in Auckland and Manfeild Park in the Manawatu. Subject to minimum attendee numbers, we can also conduct training in Taupo. We also conduct Holden Advanced Driving courses in the South Island at Christchurch, Timaru & Invercargill.

Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Numbers

We operate with a required minimum total number of attendees so as to preserve the operational viability. You will be one of a group of attendees with a number of specialist Holden Driving Instructors. We undertake one on one incar instuction with you at various times during the course.

Session Time

Your day starts at 8.45am and concludes at 4.30pm. Consisting of approx 25% theory & 75% practical application. Please book well in advance. The driver training course is available on pre-programmed dates throughout the year at a variety of different venues and training locations.

Guidelines & Restrictions

You will be principally utilising your own supplied vehicle for this experience. You must hold a valid driver's licence (learners licence is accepted). Insurance is generally not a problem as you are participating in a driving course.

You will be required to sign an indemnity form prior to the experience. Only our advanced driving instructors are repeatedly inside your vehicle at various stages throughout the day for true 'one on one' instruction. This experience will still take place even in bad weather.

Contact Us

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