The Roadside Safety Awareness for Learner Drivers (ACT) course is specifically tailored to equip learner drivers in the Australian Capital Territory with essential knowledge and skills for staying safe during roadside incidents. This non-accredited course focuses on the unique road conditions and traffic laws within the ACT, ensuring new drivers understand how to handle common roadside challenges and emergencies safely and effectively. It aims to enhance the safety of learner drivers by providing practical guidance on responding to situations like vehicle breakdowns, flat tires, or minor accidents.

Participants will learn about key aspects of roadside safety, such as the proper use of hazard lights, how to pull over safely on ACT roads, and what steps to take when calling for roadside assistance. The course covers essential vehicle maintenance basics, including checking tire pressure, oil levels, and other routine tasks that help prevent breakdowns. Learners will also develop critical situational awareness skills, enabling them to recognise and avoid hazards specific to the ACT’s roadways, such as roundabouts, changing weather conditions, and busy urban intersections.

This course is ideal for learner drivers in the ACT, along with their supervisors, who want to build a solid understanding of how to respond to roadside incidents confidently and safely. It equips students with the necessary tools to navigate stressful situations on the road, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing their overall driving confidence.

Though non-accredited, the Roadside Safety Awareness course complements formal driving education by providing valuable insights into ACT-specific road safety practices. It prepares new drivers for the challenges they may face on the road, ensuring they are better equipped to handle emergencies while adhering to local traffic laws.

COURSE DURATION

• Self-Paced – It is expected students may complete the course within 1-2 hours (depending on experience levels) This can be completed over a number of sessions. Your course progress will be saved.
• Students are expected to complete all learning and assessment activities within six (6) months of enrolment. Failure to complete all requirements may result in your enrolment being disabled/cancelled.

Physical Requirements: None – no age requirements

Pre-requisites: None – no age requirements

Learner Rights, Responsibility and Supports
If you are completing this course, please download the student agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations.  You can access the student written agreement by clicking here.

Contact Directions Health on (02) 94863120 during business hours for further questions or enrol online

COURSE DURATION

• Self-Paced – It is expected students may complete the course within 1-2 hours (depending on experience levels) This can be completed over a number of sessions. Your course progress will be saved.
• Students are expected to complete all learning and assessment activities within six (6) months of enrolment. Failure to complete all requirements may result in your enrolment being disabled/cancelled.

Physical Requirements: None – no age requirements

Pre-requisites: None – no age requirements

PLEASE NOTE: This course does not meet the requirements for ACT learner licence holders, to satisfy a component of the required driving hours for an ACT provisional licence.

Learner Rights, Responsibility and Supports
If you are completing this course, please download the student agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations.  You can access the student written agreement by clicking here.

Contact Directions Health on (02) 94863120 during business hours for further questions or enrol online

The flexible format of the course means that you can log in as many times as required to complete the course – you do not need to complete the course all in one sitting.

For our online courses, we recommend that you use Google Chrome as your browser, as other browsers, such as  Internet Explorer, may not display the multimedia content of the  course.

If you are not currently using Google Chrome please switch browsers before continuing.

**ALL SECTIONS MUST show for your course work to be deemed 100% COMPLETE

Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Student written agreement

If you are completing this course, please download the student agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations.  You can access the student written agreement by clicking here.

Student handbook for learners rights, responsibility and support, including complaints

Course requirements

There are no prerequisite, entry, work-placement, licensing or certification requirements for this course.

Eligibility to Participate in a Learner Driver First Aid Course:

Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies.