Why Safe2Go?

Why Safe2Go?

Learning to drive in the past century

The first automobile driving school was started in the UK in 1910. The world has modernised enormously since then in all aspects of life, technology, medicine and teaching. Though the bulk of driving instruction has scarcely advanced from its early beginnings ( source ). General education has advanced and of course, so have the capacities of the automobile industry in manufacturing vehicle safety and fuel economy being the focus of engineering. But driving instruction, with rare exceptions in the Western world has not.

Question why? the primary goal is to get a driver’s licence, of course. But this has to lead to a rather narrow rudimentary approach = one which is very general and mechanical. It produces a kind of robot driver because too much is ignored as to the fundamentals of human senses in driving. These and other innate human capabilities are

Question why?

The primary goal is to get a driver’s licence, of course. But this has to lead to a rather narrow rudimentary approach = one which is very general and mechanical. It produces a kind of robot driver because too much is ignored as to the fundamentals of human senses in driving. These and other innate human capabilities are

Learning to drive has come a long way since the first automobile driving school opened in the UK in 1910. While technology and education have advanced enormously in the past century, driving instruction has scarcely advanced beyond its rudimentary beginnings, with the primary goal being to pass the driving test and obtain a license.

As an experienced driving instructor, I believe that this narrow approach produces a kind of robot driver, as it ignores the fundamentals of human senses in driving. My approach treats driving as a sport, with the goal of honing skills and senses to make drivers more confident and better decision-makers on the road, resulting in safer driving habits, greater accuracy, and more freedom behind the wheel.

I have delved into new findings in neurology and psycho-education, studying texts and conducting my own experiments to develop a modernised skill development and style of driving instruction that I call the “Missing Link.” This approach focuses on vision, collaboration, psycho-education, and sensory awareness to create a more alert and aware driver who can react appropriately in any driving situation.

Recently, Safe2Go was featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, highlighting our unique approach to driving instruction and our commitment to making the roads safer for everyone. With our approach, we hope to change the way people learn to drive and instill a love of driving that promotes safety and freedom on the road.

Psychoeducation is an essential aspect of our approach at Safe2Go, as we believe that understanding the psychology behind driving anxiety and stress is crucial to improving driving skills. Through psychoeducation, we help our students learn how to manage their stress and anxiety while driving, and how to develop a positive attitude towards driving.

We recognize that driving anxiety can arise from various sources, including traumatic experiences such as motor vehicle accidents, phobias such as fear of highways or bridges, and even general anxiety disorders. With our approach, we aim to help our students understand the root cause of their anxiety and develop strategies to overcome it.

One key aspect of our psychoeducation approach is helping our students learn to identify triggers that can cause anxiety while driving, such as heavy traffic, unfamiliar roads, or driving at night. We teach them how to manage their stress and anxiety through various techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and visualization.

Another aspect of our psychoeducation approach is educating our students on the importance of self-care and self-awareness while driving. This includes understanding the impact of sleep, nutrition, and hydration on driving performance, as well as being mindful of one’s emotions and mental state while behind the wheel.

At Safe2Go, we are committed to providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to driving instruction that emphasizes safety, skill development, and psychoeducation. With our unique approach, we hope to empower our students to become safe, confident, and competent drivers who can navigate the roads with ease and enjoyment.

not touched upon, which produces much less developed skills in the pursuit of the licence and which the focus is passing the driving test.

Hello, My name is Henry. I have been a driving instructor for many years, many would say a contrarian. When I took my Driver’s instructor course I felt instinctive that it was lacking. So from day one, I started to study and observe. The result over these many years is a modernised SKILL DEVELOPMENT and style of driving instruction. I call it the “Missing Link”

Let me ask you a question. Do you regard driving as a sport or an activity? Or just a privilege that is owed you for passing the driving test. ? My approach treats driving as a sport – with the goal of honing skills and senses to make you a confident better decision maker on the road which results in safer driving habits —- and have more accuracy, fun and freedom in driving.

Along the way, I delved into new findings in my investigations in neurology and applied psychology, studied texts and applied this thinking to my instruction. I performed my own experiments, measured findings and continued to correlate new data and experience. Recently a student, a psychotherapist said to me after their first lesson, “Wow, Henry you really know how to bring out the senses in a person.”

Why is this important in today’s society? I believe profoundly that in today’s evermore crowded city streets safe driving is imperative. So too do the police forces around the world with speed cameras, lowered speed limits, and a great increase in fines. These penalties play a part in curbing excess, though it is arguable if they attack the problem at its heart. And of course, the greatest importance is that improved driving saves lives.

Correct Skills and technique in instruction build habits, as in sport, it also builds an attitude, a way of thinking. This is what I try to do. I hope I am not alone in this, but to date, I’ve failed to find other driving instruction which avoids many of the pitfalls of traditional instruction.

I have taught all ages and many different types of people. I have received an above-average number of drivers with driving problems – anxiety, accident-prone, and poor driving records.

A yoga instructor of all people had repeated minor accidents due to mindlessness. But across an interesting landscape of people, many of them highly educated professionals. But virtually all of them have said something like the University Professor wrote me “Henry teaches you the skill of driving, which means you can pass the test because that is what it tests, but are also then able to drive with confidence”. and passed the test with an extraordinarily high pass, even those who came with high-stress levels from past experiences.My students, who come from all walks of life, including those with driving anxiety, accident-proneness, and poor driving records, have found my approach highly effective. They have praised my ability to teach the skill of driving in a way that enables them to pass the test and drive with confidence.

At Safe2Go, we believe that improved driving skills save lives and that correct skills and technique in instruction build habits and an attitude of safe, confident driving. Our approach focuses on creating a more aware, less stressed, and confident driver who is in tune with their vehicle and surroundings, resulting in safer, more efficient, and enjoyable driving experiences.

 

Key Focal Points

What are the Key Focal Points of my system?

We develop personalised programs to address each individual’s specific needs and objectives.

Our comprehensive services include:

A major focus on vision, and its full potential.

This may seem obvious, but the vast majority underutilise this Vital sense – or use it wrongly. I know excellent vision training creates excellent driving decisions and reactions.

Collaborate to view this as a sport

As mentioned above, we — the student and I – collaborate to view this as a sport. This engenders an entirely different perspective, as a base for all that follows from there after as the foundations of decision making and reaction times.

Applied psychoeducation

how to be less stressful, and understand the effects of stress some of which are inevitable in any driving situation. And the mind’s different behaviours when in ” flight mode ” as opposed to the more desirable “response mode “.

Creating a more “sense alert ” driver

If you consider the art of motorbike riding, the rider is normally at one with his vehicle – he or she is much closer to reality (and potential injury or death ). I succeed in implanting high sensory awareness.

A number of small but important techniques

Arise from above principles. Some of these have to do with legal variations of the standard practice, such as holding the steering wheel differently at appropriate times, safe alternatives to brake technique, and other areas of judgement that slightly vary from the “standard blueprint of instruction”, whilst being safer, more logical: For example when at an intersection how to choose a safe gap and have quicker reaction time and feel confident in the decision.

IF IT FEELS RIGHT, YOU’RE DOING RIGHT

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