What is Suraksha

Suraksha, the word itself implies safety. It is a set of specialized defensive driving training courses for road users, who already hold a driving license. It intends to develop and inculcate the habit of safe and defensive driving skills amongst them. Content & language of courses & materials has been designed according to the special needs of all vehicle categories & target audience like executives, professional drivers, ladies, physically challenged persons etc. An essential part of all programmes is our highly acclaimed “Safe Driving” manual.
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The courses consciously incorporate a very high level of visual content like photographs, films, graphics and animation for maximum impact. They are conducted with a high degree of interaction and participation of trainees and tackle all levels of literacy and understanding in all major Indian languages. Several modules of Suraksha are available from 1 day to 3 days, depending on how much time participants and organizations can spare and their interest in specific vehicle categories. Driving, assessment, demonstration drives, and feedback/counselling, are all optional parts of the Suraksha courses. Suraksha is designed for drivers who already hold licenses for Two-wheelers (motorcycles and scooters), LMVs, HTVs (goods & passenger), public transport and special transport vehicles like tankers, carriers of hazardous goods, emergency vehicles (ambulances, fire-fighting vehicles, police vehicles etc.) and industrial vehicles (forklifts, trucks for material handling, construction and earth-moving equipment etc.). Each module is custom designed to meet the needs of specific user groups and could even include clients H.S.S.E (Health Safety Security and Environment) policies. The sense of safe driving, in both professional drivers and self-driven car users have been very well instilled effectively though these training programs. Many of India’s leading companies, several diplomatic missions, Nodal bodies, and a variety of organizations ranging from NGOs to Government departments use Suraksha programs regularly to train their personnel in road safety and have reported a significant improvement in their safety records thereby curtailing a lot of fatalities. We also provide a “Safe-Card” on successful completion of our Two-day training program.

Courses Content and Methodology

Suraksha courses consist of class-room theory, demonstration and practical sessions. The courses employ a participative system using computer-based projection of audio-visual material developed specially for India. Training aids include simulators, “virtual” situations and a real size sectionised working model of a car that demonstrates all operating auto components like the engine, power transmission and electrical systems.
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The major topics covered are:

    • Road markings and traffic signs

    • Diverse road user behaviour

    • Rules of the road incl. traffic laws

    • Sharing the road, courtesy and etiquette

    • Factors influencing driving – stress, alcohol and drugs

    • Appropriate speed and following distance

    • Driving under difficult and potentially dangerous conditions – weather, terrain, traffic, visibility

    • Defensive driving, hazard perception, intersection approach, overtaking, braking

    • Stress and fatigue management

    • Preventive maintenance and safety devices (Seat-belts, Airbags, ABS, Mirrors etc.)

    • Active and passive safety measures

    • Accident related first aid

      The courses are all Road Safety Certification courses, that include pre and post theoretical assessment with classroom session, written tests/grading and, if desired, an on-the-road driving assessment, and a non-invasive medical examination to test suitability for driving. All successful participants are awarded a proficiency certificate that is highly prized in the industry.