25 Hour Theory Program (Theory Add on)
This course is designed for those who have completed 10 hours of driving with Brave Driver Training, to then add the theory knowledge and material for a deeper understanding of driving techniques and strategies. The student of this course will receive a certificate of completion noting that they have completed both the required theory and the practice hours mandated by the province of Nova Scotia.
Benefits of this course:
- 25 hours classroom time to add on – Fully self paced course online
- Receive certificate only if you’ve completed 10 hours in car with us
- This course removes the “N” off your license
- Allows you to do your road-test in 9 months (instead of 1 year)
- Lowers insurance rates by up to 300$/month
Curriculum included:
- The Graduated Licensing System and what it means – The limitations of each license, Driver licensing,
- Roles and responsibilities when using the Highway Transportation System
- Traffic Control Devices, ie. Signs, signals, pavement markings, Traffic Control Devices and personnel
- Administrative laws, ie. Necessary documents, Demerit point system, Rules of the road, Right of way
- Physical and mental health of the driver and ways to cope to one’s state of mind/body, Vision, Driver Psychology
- Road rage – the impact on oneself as a driver, and on others
- Alcohol and drug influence – Effect of drugs, the rules related, experiences of other drivers
- Pre-drive inspection and protocol – What to check before/after entering into a vehicle?
- Basic Manoeuvres such as steering and visual tracking, acceleration/braking, car control and comfort
- Defensive Driving – OEA and SIPDE programs and how to utilize these into creating time/space, Risk Perception, Identifying Hazardous Situations and driver action,
- Safety Technology – Passive/Active devices, Car design improvements, Highway design Improvements
- Laws of Physics – Gravity, Kinetic energy, Inertia, Centrifugal force, Weight Transfer
- Stopping Distances – In consideration to the size/weight of the vehicle, speed, weather/road conditions, Vehicle technologies such as braking systems/drive train systems
- Driving Techniques– How to turn, to stop, lane change, get on and off the highway, park and more
- Driving in urban and rural environments – speed considerations, visibility, space/time management
- Expressway environment – Characteristics, Rules, Speed, Lane choice, Effect of High Speed
- Driving in adverse conditions – Sand, Gravel, Rain, Snow, Fog, Wind, Hills, Construction
- Emergency Situations – Hood Flies open, Brake Failure, Steering failure, Acc Pedal Sticks and more
- Your engine and power train – Understanding the car parts, importance of maintenance, demo
- Owning a vehicle – Financial, legal responsibilities, Lease vs. Own and making choice based on need
- Planning a trip – During summer and winter, How to prepare the driver or the car, Vital items, Fuel Efficient Driving
