Defensive Driving Course

Enhance your safe driving skills

Get ready to go beyond the basics. Our course is designed to transform the way you think and act on the road. Whether you're fresh on your provisionals or have years of experience, you'll learn to anticipate hazards and respond with confidence, leaving bad habits behind.

Upcoming Courses - Canberra

  • Sat, 17 Jan 2026
    8:00AM - 2:00PM
    Places Available
  • Sat, 14 Feb 2026
    8:00AM - 2:00PM
    Places Available
  • Sat, 14 Mar 2026
    8:00AM - 2:00PM
    Places Available
  • Sat, 11 Apr 2026
    8:00AM - 2:00PM
    Places Available
  • Sat, 9 May 2026
    8:00AM - 2:00PM
    Places Available
  • Sat, 6 Jun 2026
    8:00AM - 2:00PM
    Places Available

Please Contact Us if you would like to hire a car for the Defensive Driver Course. Hiring a car is an additional $220. 

    Course Options & Details

    Course Location Duration Price How to book
    Standard - Group

    Sutton Road Training Centre - 441 Sutton Rd, ACT 2609 1 Day (Typically 8am - approx. 1:30pm)  $310 Above in 'Upcoming Courses' you can se all available dates. Use the 'Book Now' button and follow the prompts to book.
    Private - One on One Sutton Road Training Centre - 441 Sutton Rd, ACT 2609  4 Hours   $495 Send us an enquiry (from the bottom of the page) to organise a date and time.

     

    What does the course cover?

     

    The course can be tailored to your needs for a private - one on one course, however the standard group course covers:

     Risk analysis Braking (systems and techniques)

     Reaction time exercises

     Emergency response exercises

     Wet weather driving

     Skid avoidance (on a purpose-built skid pan)

     Road law 

     Legal obligations

     Defensive driving techniques

     

    Course 1

    Practical Training for Real-World Scenarios

    Held at the Sutton Road Training Centre, our course combines classroom education with hands-on practical training. You’ll learn critical skills such as effective braking techniques, emergency response, and how to maintain control in challenging conditions like wet weather. The highlight of the course is the skid pan, where you’ll safely master skid avoidance and recovery. This immersive experience ensures you not only understand the theory of safe driving but can also apply it with confidence when it matters most. 

    Course 2

    Elevate Your Driving Skills

     with Our Defensive Driving Course At Fifth Gear Motoring, we believe that driving is a skill that should be continuously refined. Our comprehensive Defensive Driving Course is designed for those on their provisional licence to seasoned veterans. We focus on transforming your approach to the road, helping you move beyond basic maneuvers to a proactive and confident driving style. Our expert instructors will guide you through cutting-edge techniques and real-world scenarios, empowering you to anticipate and respond to hazards before they become emergencies.

    Course 1

    Flexible Options to Suit Your Needs

    We offer flexible options to make our course accessible to everyone. You can choose to use your own vehicle, or for an additional fee, hire one of ours. For those seeking a more personalized experience, we also provide one-on-one training sessions by appointment. We are committed to making our roads safer, one driver at a time, and our course is a vital step toward achieving that goal. Join us and discover the difference that a proactive, defensive driving mindset can make.

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