About Skilled Drivers
Our AAMI approved driver training program is conducted by Murcotts Driving Excellence. They provide a one day driving course designed to arm young drivers who are under 25 years of age with safe driving techniques and a better understanding of what it takes to be safe on the road.
Who can do the course?
The course is open to all AAMI customers who hold an AAMI Comprehensive Car policy (purchased or renewed on 19 June 2018 or after) and hold a P-Plate or full license, at a cost to you, if:
- you hold an AAMI Comprehensive Car policy (purchased or renewed on 19 June 2018 or after) and hold a P-Plate or full license and are under 25 years of age, are a listed driver on an AAMI Comprehensive Car Insurance policy and you complete the course with an AAMI approved provider; or
- your child or grandchild is under 25, is a listed driver on your AAMI Comprehensive Car Insurance policy and they complete the course with an AAMI approved provider.
AAMI does not pay for the course.
* The course is conducted by Murcotts Driving Excellence and is subject to their terms and conditions.
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Learner Drivers?
Unfortunately you can't do the course just yet.
Over 25?
Yes, you can still do the course, at a cost to you, as long as you have either a P-Plate or full driving licence.
Not an AAMI customer?
If you’re not an AAMI Comprehensive Car Insurance customer you can still do the course at a cost to you.
What you'll learn in your one day Skilled Driver course:
- The principles of Defensive Driving - how to minimise risks and improve driver safety margin
- Hazard Detection - the technique and skill of reading ahead and identifying hazards
- Understanding the limitations of relying on emergency control skills
- LOOK UP. STAY BACK® - the two behaviours that will halve your crash risk
- BAAMS® Driver Profile - Behaviour, Attitude, Awareness, Motivation and Skills
- Vehicle safety - checklist, driving position, tyres and pressures
- Practical Activities - understanding the relationship between reaction time, speed and stopping distances
- Vehicle dynamics - understanding what causes skids and vehicle instability
- Key road laws - how much can you rely on road laws to keep you safe - practical interpretation
Note: All practical training is conducted at suburban speeds.
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