Available Driver Courses
Training Designed For Real-World Driving
Driver training should do more than teach theory. It should give drivers the practical knowledge, skills and confidence to respond appropriately when conditions change.
SCARS Advanced Driving combines theoretical instruction with practical driving experience and competency-based assessment. Training programmes are designed around the operational requirements of the client and the environment in which drivers operate.
Course 01 · Defensive
Defensive Driver Training
Designed according to SAQA Unit Standard 377201, this programme focuses on accident avoidance and accident survival.
Drivers are introduced to the difference between active and passive vehicle safety features and how these contribute to accident prevention and occupant protection.
Training Includes:
- Theoretical driver training
- Practical on-road driver training
- Accident avoidance principles
- Accident survival principles
- Active safety features
- Passive safety features
- Practical assessment
Typical Programme:
Day 1
Theoretical Training
Day 2
Practical On-Road Training
Day 3
Theoretical and Practical Assessment.
A certificate is issued to each trainee who achieves an 80% combined result between theoretical knowledge and practical driving performance.
Course 02 · Off-Road
Basic 4x4 Driver Training
Designed in 1998 and updated annually, this programme is structured to align with SAQA Unit Standard 254135.
The programme develops the knowledge and practical skills required to operate a 4×4 vehicle safely and effectively in off-road environments.
Training Includes:
- Vehicle preparation
- Basic vehicle care and maintenance
- Vehicle knowledge
- Chassis and suspension
- Vehicle clearance and angles
- Drivetrain
- Tyres
- Off-road driving skills and techniques
- Different types of obstacles
- Basic recovery equipment
- Recovery procedures
Typical Programme:
The programme generally runs over 3 to 4 days, depending on the size of the group and the 4×4 track being used.
A certificate is issued to each trainee who achieves an 80% combined result between theoretical knowledge and practical off-road and 4×4 driving performance.
Course 03 · Towing
Trailer Towing Driver Training
Obtaining a trailer licence is easy, but towing a trailer safely is another story.
This 4-day programme is designed to equip drivers with the knowledge and practical skills required for safe and controlled trailer towing.
Training Includes:
- Pre-trip inspection, including the correct driver's licence, vehicle licence and trailer licence
- Hitching
- Loading
- Securing the load
- Fishtailing
- Towing
- Reversing, including straight reversing and alley-docking from both left and right
- Unloading
Typical Programme:
Day 1
Theoretical Training
Day 2
Practical Training
Day 3
Practical Training
Day 4
Theoretical and Practical Assessment.
A certificate is issued to each trainee who achieves an 80% combined result between theoretical knowledge and practical driving performance.
Course 04 · VIP
VIP Driver Training
VIP Driver Training is aimed at the security industry, limousine drivers, chauffeurs, luxury passenger drivers and executive drivers.
The programme focuses on professional driver conduct, advanced driving skills, vehicle control and the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changing traffic situations.
Training Includes:
- Basic vehicle care and preparation
- Receiving a passenger
- Communication skills
- Dress code, personal hygiene and professional presence
- Advanced driving skills
- Soft driving
- Fast and safe driving
- Offensive and defensive driving skills
- Dynamic driving
- J-turn on a skidpan
- Reading of traffic situations
- LWA (Look Well Ahead)
- SIPDE (Search, Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute)
Typical Programme:
The programme generally runs over 3 to 4 days, depending on the size of the group and the 4×4 track being used.
A certificate is issued to each trainee who achieves an 80% combined result between theoretical knowledge and practical off-road and 4×4 driving performance.
Find The Right Training Programme For Your Drivers
Every organisation has different vehicles, environments and operational requirements.
Talk to SCARS Advanced Driving about the right training programme for your team.