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Driver training courses

Professionally structured courses for beginners, professional and vocational drivers, with a comprehensive range of bespoke and qualification-based training.

The security driving pathway

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  1. Step 1Defensive Driving Course

    Every driver

  2. Step 2Security Convoy / Evasive Driving Course

    Security drivers

  3. Step 3Executive Protection Course

    Fundamentals

  4. Step 4Advanced Executive Protection (PSO) and Security Driving

    Level 2

Every driver

Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

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About the course

Defensive driving goes beyond basic traffic laws and procedures. It gives motorists safe driving strategies to identify hazards in a predictable manner.

In our defensive driving classes, new and experienced drivers learn to anticipate situations and recognise driving risks, then make safe, well-informed decisions based on the road and environmental conditions around them. Candidates also get first-hand experience behind the wheel.

Who it is for

New and experienced drivers, private and corporate drivers, and fleet drivers.

Course outline

  • Five seeing habits
  • Tools for 100% attention
  • How to prevent and avoid head-on collisions
  • Nine recommended rules for safe backing
  • How to avoid intersection collisions
  • Travel awareness
  • First aid
  • Traffic laws
  • The commentary drive
Security drivers

Security Convoy / Evasive Driving Course

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About the course

This course is tailored to the particular security threats that personnel encounter on the road. It improves drivers' ability to confidently avoid and respond to kidnap and hijack situations.

Defensive and evasive driving skills also help lower company insurance and vehicle maintenance costs, through smoother vehicle control, and make employees safer by reducing the likelihood of road accidents.

Who it is for

Security drivers, escort drivers (lead and back-up) and drivers who carry executives.

Course outline

  • Skid pad and ABS limitations
  • Braking in turns, swerve to avoid and off-road recoveries
  • Personal protection and route analysis
  • Common mistakes
  • Anti-ambush drills
  • Roles and responsibilities of an escort driver (lead or back-up)
  • First aid
  • High-speed driving and handling techniques
  • Night-time application of principles
  • Ramming drills
  • Skidding: avoidance, recognition and removing the causes
  • General security principles and mobile security
  • Incident management
Fundamentals

Executive Protection Course

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About the course

A fundamental course in the executive protection of clients. Participants gain a detailed understanding of executive protection in hostile environments, with a hands-on approach to protecting high-end VIPs and government officials in the everyday civilian environment.

Who it is for

Close protection officers, security personnel and security drivers moving into protection work.

Course outline

  • Security advance techniques
  • Client travel
  • Security site surveys
  • Route reconnaissance
  • Walking formations
  • Counter-action techniques
  • Procedures for persons
  • Handling and detaining multiple suspects
  • IED search techniques
  • Vehicle counter-actions
  • Kidnap awareness
  • First aid
Level 2

Advanced Executive Protection (PSO) and Security Driving Course

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About the course

A level 2 executive protection course designed for security driving in hostile environments. It covers a wide range of high-level specialist security and risk management skills, with a realistic and professional approach to security driving, through a combination of classroom and practical sessions.

Who it is for

Experienced protective security officers (PSOs), security drivers and close protection teams.

Course outline

  • Knowing your vehicle
  • Routine maintenance
  • Security precautions
  • Security driving awareness
  • Commentary drive
  • Client travel security
  • Blocking and manoeuvring (one and two vehicles)
  • Security awareness while convoy driving
  • Security driving in the city and on the highway
  • Communications
  • Convoy positions
  • Overview of high-risk and low-risk operations
  • Seating arrangements for the client and team members
  • Carjacking situations
  • Vehicle breakdown
  • Kidnap awareness
  • Hostile environment anti-ambush techniques
  • One and two vehicle high-risk manoeuvres
Tailored to you

One-on-One Behind the Wheel Customised Driving Sessions

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About the course

These sessions develop specific skills for individuals. Our instructors tailor each session to the driver: after a recent traffic infraction, when you need more time behind the wheel, or when you need a tune-up.

Drivers from other countries can also train with us to learn the rules of the road in Nigeria.

You train one-on-one with a professional instructor in one of our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, automatic or manual.

Who it is for

Individual drivers, drivers who need more drive time or a tune-up, and drivers new to Nigeria.

Returning drivers

Refresher Course

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About the course

For drivers who want to refresh their skills. Call us for the course outline, dates and fees.

Who it is for

Licensed drivers.

Heavy vehicles

Truck Driving Course

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About the course

Training for truck and heavy vehicle drivers. Call us for the course outline, dates and fees.

Who it is for

Truck drivers, and haulage and logistics companies.

How every course is taught

  1. TheoryClassroom learning on the rules, risks and techniques of each course.
  2. Practical simulationPractise hazards and decisions safely in our driving simulator.
  3. Live drivingBehind the wheel in a training vehicle with your instructor.
  4. Support after classOur support does not end in class. We can help you remotely afterwards.

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