Marion says road users will learn how to use emergency braking and effective cornering.
“During the emergency braking session, participants will learn how to stay in control of the car, keeping it straight and then swerving around an object. The Cornering part will teach them about oversteering and how to correct it without panicking.”
There will also be several activities, she says.
“We will have driveway safety kits to show why it’s important to check a car before driving and the seatbelt simulator. Waka Kotahi’s Decepta car will also be there to show people what can happen to the inside of a one-star safety rating car. We hope this will encourage people to get a car with at least a four-star safety rating.”
She says local organisations, businesses and local school students are all involved in demonstrations on the day.
“Police will be there to answer questions and staff from Symons Transport will be there with a truck to show drivers the blindspots truck drivers have. Kelly Tarr from ACC New Plymouth will talk about the Drive programme which helps with the road code and driving techniques. Students from Te Paepae o Aotea’s SADD group will also be there to run some of the activities.”
Course participants don’t need their own car, as all cars for the lessons and demonstrations are provided.
“They are automatic and have ABS braking. These are supplied by Auto Court who have supported this programme for as long as it has run.”
She says the course takes roughly two hours to complete, with 70 spaces on each of the two days. With Saturday’s session almost full and Sunday at half capacity, Marion says people should register their interest as soon as possible.
“Get in quick so you don’t miss out.”
The Details:
What: Roadsafe Taranaki Advanced Driver Training course
When: Saturday, April 13, 9.30am-3.45pm- Sunday, April 14, 9am-2.45pm
Where: Egmont A & P Showgrounds, Hāwera. Entry via the main gate at Burnside Ave
Registration: Call 0800 111 323 or email roadsafe.taranaki@stdc.govt.nz
