Defensive Driving Courses in Australia: Smarter, Safer Training That Comes to You

Looking for a trusted provider of defensive driving courses in Australia that delivers practical results? At Driver Training Australia, we offer a smarter alternative: Low Risk Driving Courses tailored for professional drivers and workplace fleets across the country. While traditional defensive driver training often focuses on vehicle handling or emergency maneuvers, our training model goes deeper, helping drivers understand why they drive the way they do and how they can choose safer behaviours, every day.
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Whether you're searching for a defensive driver training course in Melbourne, a defence drive course for your regional team, or a safe driver course for your organisation’s compliance needs, we deliver onsite programs backed by science and 40+ years of road safety experience.

Why Choose Our Safer Driver Training Over a Traditional Defence of Driving Course in Australia?

Most defensive driving courses rely on outdated ideas, that more skill equals fewer crashes. But research shows that’s not always true. In fact, improving car control skills without addressing thinking styles or motivations may actually increase risk-taking on the road.
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Our Low Risk Driving Course is different. Based on the NSW Roads & Traffic Authority’s Framework for Driver Education, it explores what causes unsafe behaviours and how drivers can shift their mindset to reduce crash likelihood. We don't use racetracks or skid-pans. We teach real driving in real conditions, at your workplace, using your own vehicles.

What Makes Our Defensive Driver Training Unique?

We design learning experiences that help participants:
  • Recognise personal risk patterns and thinking biases
  • Develop safer driving strategies in familiar traffic conditions
  • Reflect on habits, emotions and motivations behind their actions
  • Build practical safety skills that last beyond the training day
Unlike a one-size-fits-all safe drivers course in Melbourne, we tailor each course to your work environment, industry risks and organisational needs. With group sizes capped at eight and real-time coaching from experienced trainers, the results are long-lasting and measurable.

Delivered Onsite Anywhere in Australia - Including Melbourne and Regional Areas

Our defensive driver training isn’t limited to big cities. We deliver training nationwide, including:
  • Melbourne and regional Victoria
  • Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
  • Remote sites across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands
No need to travel to a specialist facility. You simply provide a room, two sedans, and a light lunch. We’ll handle the rest, from training materials and certificates to flights, transport and accommodation.

Low Risk Driving Courses vs Defensive Driving Courses

Feature Traditional Defensive Course Low Risk Driving Course (Us)
Focus Car control & reaction skills Thinking patterns & risk perception
Venue Skid pan or track Roads around your workplace
Format Skills-based drills Reflective learning & real-world driving
Outcomes Better skills Lasting behaviour change
Trainer Background Driving instructors Certified Trainers & ICAM Investigators

Pricing and Customisation

Our training is available as:
  • Full-day Low Risk Driving Course (8 hours)
  • Refresher Course (Half-day, every 18–24 months)
  • 4WD or Alpine 4WD Training (subject to season)
  • Custom safety presentations or keynote speaking
  • Incident investigations using the ICAM model
All programs are offered at a fixed, upfront price with no hidden costs. Remote location tariff may apply depending on travel requirements.

Talk to a Real Expert - Not Just Another Defensive Driving Instructor

Our founder, Jeremy Williams, began his safety journey as a police instructor in 1983 and has since trained thousands of professionals for companies like Shell, Orica, CASA and Wesfarmers. He's a qualified driving instructor, incident investigator, eco-drive assessor and contributor to national driver education frameworks.
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If you’re ready to improve driver behaviour, boost your fleet safety metrics, and meet compliance goals, we invite you to experience the Driver Training Australia difference.

For a full overview of all our training options including onsite delivery, pricing, and course formats, please visit our Low Risk Driving Courses and Services page.

Book a Safer Driving Course Today

Ready to go beyond standard defensive driver training? Contact us to schedule a Low Risk Driving Course that suits your organisation's needs, whether you’re in Melbourne, regional Australia or beyond.
📧 info@drivertrainingaustralia.com.au
📞 0414 722 271 (Australia) | +61 414 722 271 (International)