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Safer Driver Awareness

How to Learn to Drive and Deal with Hazards?

Driving is an activity that requires a high level of skill and responsibility. Hazards can arise at any moment while driving, and it is impossible to predict them before starting a journey. To learn how to deal with hazards while driving, it is essential to be aware of them and know how to react quickly to any possible scenario. At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we teach the skill of “Driver Awareness,” which enables you to handle all finite possibilities on the road.

What is a Hazard, and How Do Road Signs, Road Markings, and Traffic Lights Relate to It?

A hazard is anything or something in your travel path that can cause a crash or harm. Road signs, road markings, and traffic lights are essential tools that help you identify and avoid hazards while driving. These visual aids are designed to provide drivers with clear and concise information about the road and the conditions ahead, which can help you make informed decisions about your driving. The keyword is “travel path,” which associates with spatial awareness, including speed, distance, time, as this relates to the judgment of time to react to hazards.

How Does Safe2go Driving Lessons Teach Safer Driving Awareness?

At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we believe that driving is a real-life sport. We focus on teaching the skills required for driving and maximizing awareness of all conditions and hazards around you. We train you to be competent in decision-making and body awareness while driving. We also teach you to react quickly, calmly, and appropriately to any situation. Knowing the rules is not enough, just like in any sport. Therefore, we teach you to apply the rules in a practical sense, which will become intuitive and natural to your decision-making.

How Did Safe2go Driving Lessons Develop Driver Skill Development?

Through ten years of investigation and development backed by scientific evidence, we have found that many people lose confidence in their driving abilities due to a lack of skills or bad habits. Most driving schools just focus on teaching the rules, which students memorize and mimic for the driving test. At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we teach you self-awareness in driver skills and provide a powerful learning experience that will last a lifetime.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one of the primary reasons for car accidents is a lack of driver awareness and judgment. The research found that driver error was the critical reason for 94% of all car accidents. Furthermore, the research found that driver error was caused by several factors, including inadequate surveillance, driving too fast for the conditions, and misjudgment of another driver’s actions.

Why is Choosing the Right Driving School Important for Safer Driving?

Driving is a responsibility, and you must learn to drive wisely. Choosing the right driving school is the foundation for your driving life. A good driving school will not only teach you the rules but also help you develop essential driving skills and self-awareness. Don’t just follow your instructor’s instructions blindly. Ask questions, gain understanding, and take responsibility for your driving. At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we understand that driving is a privilege and freedom that must not be taken lightly. We teach you to become aware and gain the skills you need to become a safe and responsible driver.

Research has shown that driver education can significantly improve driving skills and reduce the risk of accidents (Mullen & King, 2016; Vlakveld et al., 2016). At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we are committed to providing the highest quality driver education to ensure our students become safe and responsible drivers.

What Are the factors that can contribute to driver error?

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), driver error is the primary cause of 94% of all car accidents. The research found that driver error can be caused by several factors, including:

  • Inadequate surveillance: Drivers may not be paying enough attention to their surroundings, leading them to miss potential hazards.
  • Driving too fast for the conditions: Drivers who are traveling too fast for the road conditions, such as in bad weather or heavy traffic, may have reduced control over their vehicle and may not be able to react quickly enough to avoid an accident.
  • Misjudgment of another driver’s actions: Drivers who misjudge the actions of other drivers on the road, such as misjudging the speed or distance of another vehicle, may make decisions that lead to an accident.

Other factors that can contribute to driver error include distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and drowsy driving (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2020).

It is important to note that driver education and training can significantly improve driving skills and reduce the risk of accidents. Therefore, choosing the right driving school that emphasizes skill-based training and self-awareness can help you develop the judgment and decision-making abilities you need to avoid accidents and become a safer driver (Mullen & King, 2016; Vlakveld et al., 2016).

Furthermore, according to a study by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety, drowsy driving is a major factor in accidents, with an estimated 21% of fatal crashes involving a fatigued driver (AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 2018). At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we also teach the importance of being well-rested and alert while driving to avoid the dangers of drowsy driving.

In summary, it is crucial to learn how to be alert and react quickly to hazards while driving. At Safe2go Driving Lessons, we focus on developing essential driving skills, self-awareness, and decision-making abilities to make you a safe and responsible driver. Remember, choosing the right driving school is crucial for your driving life, and it can make a significant difference in your safety and the safety of others on the road.

Becoming a Safer Driver

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Humans make MISTAKES, but with SKILLS we can REDUCE these Mistakes

Safer Driver Awareness

Becoming a Safer Driver

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  • What factors contribute to driver error after injury or trauma?

Safe2Go's Difference

We Follow Best Practices

  • A multidisciplinary team — registered psychologist, occupational therapists and rehabilitation driver trainers
  • Trauma-informed, graded rehabilitation paced to your recovery, not to a test date
  • Experienced with CTP, WorkCover, case manager and allied health referrals
  • Evidence-based treatment for driving phobia, anxiety and PTSD

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Ready to start your recovery? Email us at admin@safe2go.com.au or call 1800 867 277. Referrals from insurers, case managers, GPs and allied health professionals are welcome.

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FAQs

Commonly Asked Questions

1. Is Safe2Go a driving school?

No. Safe2Go is not a driving school — we are a specialised rehabilitation service. Our team includes a registered psychologist, occupational therapists and rehabilitation driver trainers who work together to help people return to driving after accident, injury, trauma or a medical condition. We do not teach learner drivers to pass a test.

2. What experience do you have?

Safe2Go has over 15 years of experience supporting people living with driving phobia, driving anxiety, PTSD, GAD and adjustment disorder. If we had to summarise our program in one word, it would be freedom.

3. Do you offer psychological services?

Yes. Psychological support is a core part of what we do, and it is available on its own — you do not have to be enrolled in a driving program to see our psychologist. We provide individual therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD and post-accident adjustment, available in person, by Telehealth or over Zoom.

4. Do you accept CTP and WorkCover clients?

Yes. We regularly work with:

  • CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurers and claimants
  • WorkCover and workers compensation matters
  • Case managers and rehabilitation consultants
  • GP, psychologist and allied health referrers
5. What's next?
  • Call 1800 867 277 or send an enquiry and we'll talk through where you're at
  • We match you to the right starting point — psychological support, an OT driver assessment, or graded on-road rehabilitation
  • You progress at your pace, from fear of driving to freedom