Formula Challenge Driver Improvement Programmes are designed to offer private and fleet drivers a well balanced mix of practical and theoretical driving knowledge that allows individuals, no matter what their experience to become a safer person behind the wheel of a vehicle.
At Formula Challenge, we understand that it is impossible to prevent all road accidents, but we aim to provide drivers with the skills and knowledge to be a safer, more responsible person behind the wheel, and in return this will reduce the possibility of these accidents happening.
The programmes have been designed with over 15 years experience in the field and are based on programmes that are currently active in some of the safest countries in the world, such as England and Sweden.
Driver Improvement Programmes aim to address areas such as:
· Driver skills
· Vehicle control
· Speed awareness
· Eco-driving
· Distraction and fatigue
· Restraint systems
· Vehicle checks
· Vision and sight
In our eyes, the focus of road safety should start with the driver: As a nation, we need to raise the competence of drivers and change New Zealand’s negative driving culture and the best way to do this is by offering enhanced driver improvement programmes.
That is why Formula Challenge Driver Improvement Programmes provide the highest quality:
· Driver training at affordable prices
· Friendly service
· Skilled and experienced consultants
· Safe and controlled environment
Programmes Summary
Formula Challenge Driver Improvement Programmes haves been developed as a series of progressive steps to allow drivers to advance and develop their skills as they complete each stage. During each programme, the driver will going through a theoretical classroom session and then undertaking practical exercises which will take place using the purpose designed “Skidpan” of Hampton Downs, tarmac racetrack and in some cases, on the open road.
The programmes are broken down into the following stages:
Express – is a half-day programme which has been developed to work with drivers of varying levels of experience and confidence, providing both companies and individuals, who have a limit time available, with a sensible training option. $290 per person
Stage 1 – is the first of our full day programme and along with driver skills, Eco-driving and awareness training, we also offer the option of an additional seminar, either SUV Drive or First Aid at Work for an additional cost. $390 per person
Stage 2 – after completing Stage 1 or the Express programme, you are then assessed on-road by a NZTA-qualified instructor, undertake a refresher test on the Road Code as well as discussing the practical advantages of Eco-driving. $390 per person
Stage 3 – is designed to offer drivers, who have completed Stage 2, a quick half-day refresher enabling drivers to brush up on their skills and knowledge. Ideally, this should take place once a year after complete of the Stage 2 programme. $290 per person
Both our Express and Stage 3 programmes can be complimented by a range of other half-day activities including Eco-driving, 4x4 or V8 Racecar Experiences.
In addition, we also offer specific training programmes in:
SUV – designed with SUV drivers specifically in mind, this programme imparts on the drivers the different characteristics between SUV's and standard cars including handling, fuel economy and safety. $290 per person
4x4 High and Low Range – in a country where a vast number of companies have 4x4 vehicles on their fleets, this course aims to give each driver the chance to discover the correct way to control a 4x4 in High-range on sealed and loose surfaces as well as in Low-range in mild off-road situation. $415 per person
Eco-driving – with everybody looking at ways to preserve the environment as well as reducing running costs, our half-day Eco-driving programme will provide drivers with the basic skills to reduce the annual fuel bill as well as reducing CO² emissions. $250 per person
Performance Driving – with the emphasis on keeping our speed down on the open road, Safer Journeys offers a programme which takes place on race tracks, allowing drivers to safely explore the limits of their car in a control environment. $150 per hour plus track hire costs
All prices are excluding GST
Throughout all of our programmes, the practical element takes up a minimum of 65% of the time. This is because we believe that, as people, we learn better when it is combined by doing the task rather than just being told how to do it.
Formula Challenge Driver Improvement Programmes also has the flexibility to offer drivers and companies the ability to adjust the programmes to suit specific needs.
For further information regarding any of our programmes or to discuss how we can meet your specific needs, please contact Elton Goonan on 0273 67 68 52
Formula Challenge Driver Improvement Programmes is part of the Formula Challenge Group.
