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                                               Protective Driving Course

 

The protective driving training is designed with 6 days of coursework and behind-the-wheel practice exercises, consisting of 2 essential segments: developing security skills and dexterity for safe and secure driving, and training the driver to be an integral part of the security team.

 

Principle Topics

Fundamental approaches and essential tasks in protective driving

o Developing conditioned responses to threatening situations

o Offensive and defensive vehicle handling techniques

o Covering, evacuation and evasive driving

o Driving for optimal passenger safety and comfort

o Responding to threatening situations based on vehicle limitations, road conditions and driver's ability

 

The driver's role as an integral executive protection team member

o  Tasks and responsibilities during each assignment stage

o  Route planning and navigation - the proactive approach. 

o  Decision making under threatening situations

o  Working as a team member

o   Convoy discipline

 TRAR - Threat Recognition, Analysis and Response.

 

Vehicle dynamics and driving condition considerations

o  Vehicle checks and mission preparedness

o  Selecting the appropriate vehicle for the assignment

o  General checks and preparations

o  CSS - Counter Sabotage Scan

o  Specialized installations, equipment and communications

 

Extensive practical training in a variety of road settings

o  Closed-course training facility

o  City

o  Intercity

o  Country

Introduction to the Israeli shooting technique

o  Safety overview

o  Basic technique

o  Shooting from a vehicle

 Essential drills and best practices in threatening scenarios

o   Being caught in crossfire

o   Ambushes

o   Carjacking

o   Emergency evacuations

Serving VIPs and their guests - dos and don'ts

 

 

What are the prerequisites?

• Basic English - The course is taught in very basic English; there is no need to speak fluently

• Valid international drivers license

• No prior weapons experience

• Must be over 24 years old

• Ability to travel to Israel (valid passport, visa, etc.)