About EIA Courses Premises & Facilities Employment ProfileMission Close ProtectionAsset SecurityFirst AidEvasive and Defensive DrivingConvoy SecurityTrain The TrainersSelf DefenseHotel SecuritySecurity Survey'sRisk Assessment / Risk AnalysisEvacuation ProceduresHostile Environment TrainingSpecial Courses Lecture RoomsRangesDriving TrackGymDinning Facilities
Evasive and Defensive Driving Drivers and passengers pose some of the greatest risks to personal safety for all personnel working in hostile or high risk areas, as well as in developing countries. EIA's defensive driver training course teaches drivers the skills necessary to allow them to safeguard passengers and enable the driver to carry out recognized security procedures identify hazards and take appropriate action in the event of a crisis. Course Information The training course typically runs for 3 days, though this can be tailored depending on client requirements. Mixing theory with practical exercises, although considerable time is dedicated to practical driving instruction. Course content includes: Course Syllabus - Route selection and planning - Vehicle maintenance checks - Vehicle security, searching and road worthiness - Journey and vehicle emergency and contingency planning - Off-road driving/terrain selection/use of sand ladders - Off-road recovery/use of kinetic rope/winch training/anchors - Power, performance and handling awareness - Hazard identification - Use of slip roads and other escape routes - Rapid speed reduction techniques Post-training reports are produced, detailing techniques taught and providing student performance feedback, as appropriate. Certificates will be provided for students on completion of the training. Expert instructors and leading facilities The Academy instructors are serving and retired Advanced Driving Instructors. For off-road techniques, we have a fully qualified specialist off road instructor. Course numbers are kept to a minimum to allow an appropriate ratio between instructors and delegates, and to maximise the time spent on practical exercises. EIA Training Academy has an extensive Driving Track purpose built for such courses. We have 2 dedicated off-road driver training areas, and two large skid pans for advanced technical manoeuvers, allowing delegates ample opportunity to practice their driving skills. Where required, all training is conducted on site. Vehicles are provided, including armoured if required, and standard 4x4’s and saloons.