Defensive and Evasive Driving
Course
In Cotswolds
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Cotswolds
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Duration
7 Days
Our course is aimed at reducing not only the loss of personnel and vehicle by road traffic incidents, hi-jack or ambush, but will also go a long way to educate the workforce as to the real dangers of terrorist and criminal activities and help them to recognise a potential situation before it develops. Suitable for: Professional drivers and individuals who face a certain level of threat.
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Teachers and trainers (2)
Geoff Hicks
Course Instructor
Geoff has completed 32 years with the Wiltshire Constabulary. During that time he was a Traffic Patrol officer for nine years before taking up the role of Sergeant Instructor at the No 6 Region Police Driving School, based at Devizes, Wiltshire. At this training centre the skills of basic and advanced police driving were taught to students from forces within the South West of England, and occasionally for Officers from the Channel Islands and the Caribbean.
Peter Russ
Course Instructor
Peter is a former police Superintendent, lretiring from the Police Force as Head of Operations, Headquaters Devizes with responsibility for Roads Policing in Wiltshire and Swindon. Prior to this post, Peter was Superintendent Divisional Head of Operations, Melksham, with responsibility for management of the Divisional Traffic Unit.
Course programme
The Defensive Driving Course will benefit the overall service, that you are able to give your Client.
The course content will be delivered by former members of the British Army and Police Officers using tried and tested Police Advanced Driving and Special Forces techniques. The course is aimed at professional drivers and individuals who face a certain level of threat. Whilst defensive driving takes time to master, the course will teach safe and progressive driving skills with further education into areas of risk and threat assessment.
As drivers you are responsible for your vehicle and those travelling within. The threat of hijack or kidnap is real. The tried and tested techniques learnt will give you the confidence and awareness to make quick and effective decisions in crisis situations.
The ability to execute:
- Safe driving standards to RoSPA Level
- System of car control
- Anti ambush/hijack drills
- Counter surveillance
- Personal security awareness
- Hazards and observations
- Route planning
Defensive and Evasive Driving