BASIC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

This course provides the participants with a broad knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance for the correct functioning of a motor vehicle. All drivers should know the basics of car maintenance. Such knowledge can save you money and help to make your vehicle a safer place to be. Today’s vehicles are much more complex and complicated than the cars of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, incorporating more computer electronics, silicon chips, and sophisticated engines. However, the same basic car care still applies to all kinds of vehicles, and can extend the life and durability of your car or truck.

The best part is, basic car care does not require any sophisticated understanding of vehicles or their systems. A few simple steps, some regular checks, and addressing issues promptly can greatly extend the life of your vehicle, making it safer and more dependable for you and your family.

Course Contents:

• Maintaining your tires
  • Changing a flat
  • Dealing with a blow-out
• Checking the cars fluids
  • Engine oil
  • Window washer
  • Coolant
  • Brake fluid
  • Transmission fluid

• Checking the brakes
• Checking the belts
• Checking the shock absorbers
• Checking the head, tail and signal lights
• Checking windshield wipers
• Completing a driver check

Duration – 4 hours
Number of Participants – Maximum 20
Certifying Body–Domcor Health, Safety & Security Inc.

VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM

The course provides the participants with a broad knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance for the correct functioning of a motor vehicle. All drivers should know the basics of car maintenance. Such knowledge can save you money and help to make your vehicle a safer place to be. Today’s vehicles are much more complex and complicated than the cars of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, incorporating more computer electronics, silicon chips, and sophisticated engines. However, the same basic car care still applies to all kinds of vehicles, and can extend the life and durability of your car or truck. The best part is, basic car care does not require any sophisticated understanding of vehicles or their systems.

A few simple steps, some regular checks, and addressing issues promptly can greatly extend the life of your vehicle, making it safer and more dependable for you and your family. The course also provides a practical evaluation of the participant’s current driving skills and road attitude. It encompasses a short one on one with the instructor who will evaluate the participants driving habits, skills, and challenges. Once completed the instructor will provide feedback to the participants. The vehicle preparation and inspection component in this course provides instruction on how to perform vehicle inspections, an assessment of the trip as well as planning the trip itself. The course will deal with calculating mileage, for refueling, planned stops and rest periods to meet MOT requirements. Planning and assessment of the overall trip focuses on the wellbeing and safety of both the driver and the other road users. The course also includes a section on defensive driving a requirement in the rigors of today’s traffic. Driving is a serious responsibility. Every time you or someone else takes to the road, there is a level of risk involved. This online course explains how the Five Fundamentals of Defensive Driving can be used to reduce this risk to you and others.

Course Contents:

Day one: Basic vehicle Maintenance

• Maintaining your tires
  • Changing a flat
  • Dealing with a blow-out
• Checking the cars fluids
  • Engine oil
  • Window washer
  • Coolant
  • Brake fluid
  • Transmission fluid
• Checking the brakes
• Checking the belts

VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM CON’T…

• Checking the shock absorbers
• Checking the head, tail and signal lights
• Checking windshield wipers
• Completing a driver check
• Practical Session –
  • Under the hood – what to look for
  • Checking the vehicle
  • Changing a tire

Day 2: Practical Driving Skills – Road work

This is a practical evaluation of the participant’s current driving skills and road attitude. It encompasses a short one on one with the instructor who will evaluate the participants driving habits, skills, and challenges. Once completed the instructor will provide feedback to the participants.

 Day 2: Trip Assessment and Planning

This section of the training course provides instruction on how to perform vehicle inspections, an assessment of the trip as well as planning the trip itself. The course will deal with calculating mileage, for refueling, planned stops and rest periods to meet MOT requirements. Planning and assessment of the overall trip focuses on the wellbeing and safety of both the driver and the other road users.

Day 3: Defensive Driving Fundamentals

Driving is a serious responsibility. Every time you or someone else takes to the road, there is a level of risk involved. This online course explains how the Five Fundamentals of Defensive Driving can be used to reduce this risk to you and others.

The Five Fundamentals of Defensive Driving

THINK AND LOOK AHEAD

• Understanding and applying advanced observation and recognition skills
• Eye lead time
• Scanning techniques
• Situational awareness

VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM CON’T…

ANTICIPATE HAZARDS

• Identifying hazards
• Recognizing potential hazards before they become critical
• Predicting other traffic movements and planning responses in advance

 KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN

• Establishing and maintaining a safe following distance
• Optimum spacing at stops and intersections
• Freeway and highway space risk management

MANAGE THE RISK

• How to make good decisions to minimize risk in common driving situations
• Identifying safe speeds
• How to take proactive steps to reduce risk in critical situations

CONTROL WITH FINESSE

• Maintaining vehicle balance and stability
• How to develop superior steering, braking, and accelerator control

Duration – 24 hours
Number of Participants – Maximum 12
Certifying Body–Domcor Health, Safety & Security Inc.
Pre-requisites: Participants must have a valid driver’s licence