Free theory and practical driver training course offered in Hāwera

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Author: Alyssa Smith
• Publication title: Stratford Press

The Roadsafe Taranaki Advanced Driver Training course takes place in Hāwera next month. Road safety team leader Marion Webby says the course has been running for over 20 years

“It’s about giving our drivers the experience of driving emergencies without being in that situation. This course is for new and young drivers and people who want more confidence. We want to ensure people are safer on our roads.”

She says the course has theory-based and practical learning.

“We have a bit of rode code theory to get drivers to think about their decision-making when on the road. Senior instructor and owner of Phil Blythe Motorsport, Phil Blythe and Wellington instructor Sandra Bradley will take drivers for the practical sessions.”

Marion says road users will learn how to use emergency braking and effective cornering.

“During the emergency braking session, participants will learn how to stay in control of the car, keeping it straight and then swerving around an object.

“The cornering part will teach them about oversteering and how to correct it without panicking.”

There will also be several activities.

“We will have driveway safety kits to show why it’s important to check a car before driving and the seatbelt simulator. Waka Kotahi’s Decepta car will also be there to show people what can happen to the inside of a one-star safety rating car. We...