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Roadsafe Nelson
30th January 2010, 15:25
Hi all..

Along with comprehensive rider training, I now also offer the New Zealand Transport Agency approved course in advanced riding and driving skills called: STREET TALK

Successful completion of this course allows you to reduce your Restricted licence period by 6 months if you are under the age of 25.. or 3 months if you are over the age of 25

The course is run over 4 x 2 hour evening sessions, and a 1 hour one-on-one practical session, either on a bike or in a car.

Topics covered are:

risk perception
risk management
self-reflection
decision making
goal setting and monitoring

Course Prerequisite
If you are under 25 yrs of age you must have held your Class 1 or 6 Restricted Licence for at least six months prior to enrolling in the Street Talk Course.

If you are over 25 yrs of age you may enrol in the Street Talk Course as soon as you have you Class 1 or 6 Restricted Licence

Motorcycle hire is available at additional cost
Must supply your own car


COURSES HELD MONTHLY

Any queries or to book.. please call me

Jen Trow: 027 2015064

or email: roadsafenelson@actrix.co.nz

www.roadsafe.co.nz
member of NZIDE: NZ Institude of Driver Educators

Mikkel
30th January 2010, 15:46
Good on you Jen! It is very positive to hear that the NZTA has been receptive in regards to providing a beneficial alternative to the basic defensive drivers course for more mature audiences.

Roadsafe Nelson
1st March 2010, 15:08
Next course is to start on Wed 7th April

Roadsafe Nelson
22nd March 2010, 20:40
Places still available for the April course..

Starts Wed 7th April.. & runs through Mon 12th, Wed 14th & Mon 19th

Plus a 1 hour one-on-one practical session (either on a motorcycle or in a car).. which is a mock run of the full licence test.

Numbers limited :)

Roadsafe Nelson
19th April 2010, 22:12
Finished the last theory evening of the first Nelson based "Street Talk" defensive riding/driving course tonight.. & it wasn't as scary as I thought it would be!!! :shutup:

There were 2 motorcyclists (who have been through Roadsafe's training for their learner/restricted licence) & 4 car drivers, incl 3 teenagers.

I am very happy to report that their feedback was all extremely positive!! They all commented on how much they had learned, especially being aware of themselves & what's going on around them at all times.. & hazard observation & avoidance! :yes:

They all have a 1 hour practical session to do to complete the course now.. (which is a mock full licence run) where they will get assessed & coached on the correct skills required to pass the test criteria successfully.

Being a qualified riding & driving instructor, I bought a lot of motorcycle related examples into the course.. so now.. there are 4 more car drivers out there who are very much more aware of motorcycles!!! :2thumbsup

Next course starts June 17th!!! pass it on!!

Roadsafe Nelson
9th July 2010, 10:01
July Course Dates:

Wed 14th
Fri 16th
Wed 21st
Mon 26th

plus free one hour practical.. either in your car, or bike (bike hire is available)

Bookings essential :yes:

www.roadsafenelson.co.nz

duckonin
9th July 2010, 11:54
Good on you Jen! It is very positive to hear that the NZTA has been receptive in regards to providing a beneficial alternative to the basic defensive drivers course for more mature audiences.

I must ask this, what is the diff of this 'benefical alternative' over and above a defensive drivers course?