Aspects of vehicle operation and maintenance. You’ll learn about vehicle systems, driving techniques, traffic laws, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, and potentially specialised topics like defensive driving or specific vehicle types (such as motorcycles or commercial vehicles). The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and responsible driving or maintenance of motor vehicles.

Understanding motor vehicles encompasses knowledge and skills essential for safe, responsible, and effective operation. Whether you’re a new driver, a seasoned driver, or simply interested in understanding how vehicles work, this knowledge is valuable for your safety and the safety of others on the road.

Course Content

  • Introduction
  • Road signs part 1
  • Road signs part 2
  • Regulatory signs
  • Prohibition signs
  • Compulsory lane use signs
  • Parking reservation signs
  • Selective restriction signs
  • Warning signs
  • Information signs
  • Guidance signs
  • Traffic signals
  • Road markings part 1
  • Road markings part 2
  • Road markings part 3
  • Road markings part 4
  • Road markings part 5
  • Specific rules of the road
  • Traffic circles, turning and parking of vehicles
  • Towing of vehicles and duties of pedestrians
  • Using a cell phone while driving
  • Lights
  • Steering gear, brakes and tyres
  • Windscreens, wipers, seatbelts, number plates etc.
  • Additional rules for motorcycles, motor-tricycles and quad bikes
  • Carrying loads on light and heavy motor vehicles
  • Red retroreflectors
  • Qualification to drive a motor vehicle
  • Vehicle control in various driving conditions
  • Emergency stop to avoid a collision
  • General duties and responsibilities of a driver
  • Mental and physical driver fitness
  • Prescribed and over-the-counter drugs
  • Driver fatigue, emotions and medical conditions
  • Vehicle controls and their uses – Motorcycle
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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