If you’re searching for a practical advanced driving course in Melbourne, or anywhere else, you may be surprised to learn that the traditional model of advanced and defensive driving isn’t a reliable path to safer behaviour behind the wheel on-road.

At Driver Training Australia, we deliver a research-based alternative: our original and authentic Low Risk Driving Course. Designed for professional drivers and organisations seeking lasting behavioural change, our programs go beyond driving skills to address the real reasons people crash: a complex mixture of perceptions & decisions, motivations & attitudes, and the driver's world view of the driving task.

Whether you're looking to enrol your team in an advanced driving course in Victoria, or a defensive driving course in Melbourne, Sandown, or simply want to know why an advanced driving course and won't help your organisation, this page will guide you through a better approach to improving driver safety.

What Is an Advanced Driving Course and Why It Won't Not Be Enough?

Traditional advanced driving courses usually focus on developing car control skills like, braking, cornering, swerving and skid control. You’ll find these techniques taught at racetracks like Sandown in Melbourne. But numerous studies show that this approach doesn’t reliably result in safer drivers. In some cases, it can even make drivers overconfident and more prone to risk-taking.

A major study in the US found that members of motoring clubs with racing licences had more on-road crashes and more speeding violations than ordinary drivers (when matched for age and gender). So drivers with the most interest, knowledge and skills had more crashes than average drivers. Multiple European studies have found that driver training that seems reasonable for operating in snow and on icey roads, did not deliver safer drivers overall. An Australian study found, "The experience has been the same in Australia for both defensive driving and rider course" (Payne, Brownlea and Hall. 1984).       
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So, what do you need to do on a course that makes a lasting positive impact? At Driver Training Australia, we focus on how people think behind the wheel and give themselves ongoing feedback, not just how they steer or brake. We seek to 'trigger' intrinsic safety motivations. Our Low Risk Driving Course is ideal for those professional drivers who have completed a defensive driving course in Melbourne, or anywhere else, and want to take their road safety performance to the next level.

What Makes Our Low Risk Driving Course Melbourne Different to an Advanced Driving Program?

Here’s how we stand out from other advanced driving courses in Victoria:
  • No race tracks, no skid pans – We come to your site, in addition to classroom learning, we drive in real-world conditions around your location with your own vehicles.
  • Small group learning – We keep class sizes small (normally around 8 people) for personalised instruction. Learning includes Peer-Observation/Feedback group work.
  • Certified instructors – All programs are led by nationally accredited Workplace Trainers & Assessors.
  • Psychology-led methods – Grounded in the NSW Roads & Traffic Authority's Framework for Driver Education and Assessment, our course helps drivers understand the why behind their actions, and how to change.
  • Real traffic, real risks – Our training happens where your drivers actually drive, not in unrealistic testing environments.
Wondering how long our Low Risk Driving Course is? It's a one-day program that runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It includes classroom-based reflection and activities, in-vehicle coaching, and we provide all all materials and memory prompt. We have a two-day version and a half-day refresher program.

Ideal for Safety-Focused Organisations and Professional Drivers

Our Low Risk Driving Course is suitable for:
  • Fleet managers and logistics teams
  • Government and NGO field staff
  • Construction and remote site drivers
  • Health and emergency workers
  • Any organisation seeking long-term reduction in driving incidents
  • ​Not suitable for learner or probationary drivers
Participants who have already completed a defensive driving course in Melbourne will find this a natural next step. The course enhances awareness, sharpens decision-making, and cultivates safer behaviours that last beyond the day of training.

Delivered Anywhere in Melbourne, Victoria or other locations Nation Wide 

We deliver our Low Risk Driving Course as an alternative to an Advanced Driving Course onsite throughout:
  • Melbourne and suburbs
  • Regional Victoria
  • Any other location in Australia or Asia Pacific
There’s no need to travel to specialist centres. You provide a quiet training room, catering, a projector or screen, and two passenger sedans. We’ll take care of the rest: including instructor travel, accommodation, ground transport, training materials and Australia's most experienced and qualified instructors.

Compare an Advanced Driving Course to Our Low Risk Driving Course in Melbourne or other locations Nation Wide

Feature Traditional Advanced Driving Course Low Risk Driving Course (Us)
Focus Car control skills/emergency response Safety ownership, optimism-bias, risk perception and measurable positive behaviour change
Venue Racetrack, skid pan or vehicle training range Your own workplace and local roads
Method Skill development Values clarification, personal reflection, peer-observation/group work and coaching
Duration Usually 1 day 1 Day (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Outcome Skill improvement with little or no chance to practise following the course in real world conditions Long-term positive behaviour change with mental skills that can be practised every day in real traffic situations

What Others Say – Low Risk Driving Course Melbourne Reviews

​Our clients often remark how different our training feels from the typical defensive driving course in Melbourne. With over 40 years of experience, founder Jeremy Williams has worked with clients ranging from Orica, Shell, Origin Energy to emergency services and government departments.

Want to hear real feedback? Head to our Contact page for testimonials, or reach out to hear how we’ve helped other organisations across Victoria improve their road safety.

Book Your Low Risk Driving Course in Melbourne

Take the next step in proactive driver training. If you're considering an advanced driving course in Melbourne, we encourage you to try our proven Low Risk approach instead.

📧 info@drivertrainingaustralia.com.au
📞 0414 722 271 (Australia) | +61 414 722 271 (International)

Let’s work together to create a safer driving culture in your organisation.
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Explore all our onsite training options, course durations, and pricing by visiting our main Low Risk Driving Services page.