Our Mission
At Driver Development Australia, our mission is to enhance road safety by empowering drivers with the skills, awareness, and mindset needed to minimise risk and prevent accidents. We are committed to delivering innovative, real-world driver training that creates safer roads, reduces collisions, and supports the long-term success and safety of our clients and their employees
About Driver Development Australia (DDA)
At Driver Development Australia (DDA), we are committed to improving road safety and minimising collisions by empowering drivers to be more aware and responsible. Our innovative corporate driver training programs focus on driver behaviour and attitudes, ensuring your employees develop the skills and mindset needed to avoid crashes and drive safely.
Driver Awareness and Behaviour
Our training program is designed to reshape driver attitudes and encourage safer behaviour on the road. By increasing awareness and instilling a proactive approach to driving, we help your team become more conscious of potential hazards, leading to safer driving habits.
The Key to Safety
Prevention is essential. Our training focuses on forward planning and helping drivers avoid dangerous situations before they arise. We provide practical techniques that help employees recognise bad habits and make positive changes, reducing the risk of accidents.
Why We Don’t Use Race Tracks
Traditional advanced and defensive driver training, especially on racetracks, often emphasises vehicle handling and skid control. However, research has shown that these skills don’t improve road safety and can actually lead to overconfidence. As a result, racetrack-based training is not suitable for real-world driving. At DDA, we focus on real roads, where safety matters most, because racetracks and roads don’t mix.
Specialised Training for Fleet Vehicles
Certain vehicles, such as 4WDs, SUVs, vans, and minibuses, require specific handling skills and an understanding of their dynamics. Our training is conducted on-road, using the same vehicles your employees drive for work. This ensures they’re equipped to handle their vehicles safely and confidently in real-world conditions.
Efficient, Cost-Effective Training
At DDA, we recognise the impact of employee downtime on your business. That’s why we develop training programs that are efficient, cost-effective, and tailored to your company’s specific needs. Whether you need to train a large group of employees or a select few, we work with you to ensure the program fits within your time frame, vehicle requirements, and budget.
Ongoing Support for Your Business
We are committed to the long-term safety of your drivers and the success of your business. We encourage you to track the rates of collisions, lost work hours, and vehicle downtime as part of assessing the benefits of our training. By working together, we can help identify patterns and further reduce risks, keeping your team safe and your business running smoothly.