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OCCL Defensive Driving Courses

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 Motorcycle /ATV Operation

Do you or your personnel primarily operate motorcycles /quad bikes in the field? Training to the individual rider’s skills, this course highlights the dangers of operating such machines in this region and is a must for road survival and off-road riding control.

Riders will gain confidence in their ability and machine and at the same time identify the limit of their experience. Moreover, students learn to identify hazards early and plan how to deal with them safely and efficiently.

This modulated programme is available as a one day introduction or three day intensive course to compensate for the varying standards of rider. The one day course is designed for riders who are proficient and want to increase their skill to a standard where they are confident with differing off-road riding situations.

The three day course is designed for riders who have some proficiency but are not completely confident in riding in difficult rural conditions /situations. Our 3 day course is particularly applicable to outreach workers.

Riding Course Modules Include:

  • Rider responsibility, safety equipment, hazard identification and avoidance, vulnerability.
  • Understanding motorcycle dynamics; weight distribution, acceleration & deceleration, motorcycle balance & control.
  • General defensive driving and control techniques; follow position & procedures, overtaking position & procedure, countering weight transfer, front /rear braking, emergency braking, starting off, cornering.
  • Traversing rough terrain and manoeuvring through urban /rural areas; climbing, traversing & cresting exercises.
  • First line maintenance; carry out daily checks, carry out minor adjustments, and identify & report problems.

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Course Development

OCCL Roadcraft Courses were developed by Mick Farmer and are based on his experience working and operating in this region. These “back to basics” courses emphasise the importance of critical self-awareness, driver responsibility, hazard awareness, and space management while upgrading practical driving capabilities.

What Makes Our Training Unique?

  • OCCL training courses are "situation specific" to road conditions found in developing countries.
  • OCCL is the only training centre worldwide specialising in off-road 4wd security driving courses.
  • OCCL is one of only two schools world-wide offering defensive driving courses specifically for unsealed road surfaces. (Our partners in Australia, Duncan’s Off Road, is the other school).
  • We accept only eight students per class to ensure that your employees receive maximum attention and driving time.
  • We understand the need for hands-on training; Our courses are biased 30% theory & 70% practical.

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OnCourse (OCCL) Provides Driving Solutions For Field Workers, UN and Peacekeeping Personnel, Fleet Managers, Tour Operators, Professional Drivers and 4wd Owners. OCCL specialises in 4wd Training Courses, Security Driving Courses and Defensive Driving Courses.