Driver Education Course
Accredited driver safety training program
Road Sense Australia delivers an accredited community-based Driver Education Course and online programs that help participants become safer drivers.
A legal requirement for those who have exceeded their demerit point limit twice in five years, this driver training revolves around road safety and responsible behaviours. We combine a cognitive behavioural approach with reality-based learning, giving you the skills and knowledge required to develop positive attitudes and habits behind the wheel.
What the Driver Education Course involves
A Driver Education Course (DEC) is a referral program from the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). With online or face-to-face delivery options, this interactive 10-module course takes the same format and delivery as the Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP).
Core topics include:
- Traffic laws and regulations
- The risks of speeding, drink driving, and distracted driving
- The physical and emotional consequences of road accidents
- Tactics for eliminating dangerous driving habits
- Defensive driving skills
Driver safety training for traffic offenders
The Increased Traffic Offender Penalties Scheme (ITOP) was introduced on 1 February 2015 by the NSW Government.
Unrestricted licence holders who exceed their demerit points limit twice in five years may be required to complete a Driver Education Course and re-sit and pass the Driver Knowledge Test.
Completing the Driver Education Course
The Driver Education Course promotes a deep understanding of road safety and the potential consequences of risky driving behaviour in a controlled environment. Ultimately, this training equips you with the information, skills and confidence needed to foster safer driving attitudes and behaviours.
After completing the course, an RMS certificate will be handed to you if you complete the program in a face-to-face session. If you complete the program via Zoom or Self-Paced online, the certificate will be posted to the address you registered.
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Find a face-to-face road safety program
Road Sense Australia offers in-person driver safety training programs at select locations throughout NSW. Online programs are available across all states and territories.
Albury
Quest Hotel – 450 Townsend Street, Albury
Bankstown
Rydges Hotel – 874 Hume Highway, Bass Hill
Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay Resort – 49 Beach Road, Batemans Bay
Bathurst
RSL Club – 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst
Bega
Bega Valley Civic Centre – Zingel Place, Bega
Bourke
Digger On The Darling – 23-25 Sturt Street, Bourke
Broken Hill
Musicians Club – 276 Crystal Street, Broken Hill
Cabramatta
Mounties Club – 101 Meadows Road, Mt Pritchard
Coffs Harbour
The Seminar Hutt – 6 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour
Dubbo
Neighbourhood Centre (Masonic Centre) – 31-33 Church Street, Dubbo
Fairfield
Youth & Community Centre – 55 Vine Street, Fairfield
Gosford
147 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming
Griffith
Leagues Club – 2 Bridge Road, Griffith
Hornsby
Magpies Waitara – 11-37 Alexandria Parade, Waitara
Katoomba
Community Centre – 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
Liverpool
Quest Hotel – 39 Scott Street, Liverpool
Mascot
Adina Apartment Hotel – 17 Bourke Road, Mascot
Newcastle
Mercure Hotel Charlestown – 109 Madison Drive, Charlestown
Northern Beaches
Harbord Diggers – 88 Evans Street, Freshwater
Nowra
Pleasant Way River Lodge – 9 Pleasant Way, Nowra
Parramatta
Rydges Hotel – 116- 118 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill
Penrith
Penrith RSL – 8 Tindale Street, Penrith
Port Macquarie
Westport Club – 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Queanbeyan
Community Centre – 25 – 31 Jerrabomberra Parkway, Jerrabomberra
Sydney CBD
Adina Apartments Town Hall – 511 Kent St, Sydney
Taree
Club Taree – 121 Wingham Rd, Taree
Tweed Heads
Civic and Cultural Centre – Cnr Brett St and Wharf St, Tweed Head
Wagga Wagga
Riverina Community College – 90-98 Murray Street, Wagga Wagga
Windsor
Deerubbin Centre – Hawkesbury Regional Gallery 300 George Street, Windsor
Wollongong
Sage Hotel – 60-62 Harbour Street, Wollongong
Online programs are available across all other States & Territories.
Frequently asked questions
The Driver Education Course (DEC) is designed for drivers who have been formally referred by Roads & Maritime Services (RMS).
You may be referred to a DEC if you exceed your demerit point limit twice within five years. In some cases, drivers may also be required to meet additional conditions before regaining their licence, such as passing the Driver Knowledge Test.
A TOIP “Court Report” is a digital Certificate of Participation that Road Sense provides to you, the Court of Referral and your legal representation (if you have one). The Report outlines your attendance/participation in the program and may include any comments that you have made to us about your circumstances. The Court report is issued for all TOIP referrals, whether you pass, fail or fail to attend the program.
An RMS Driver Education Course Certificate (DEC Certificate) is a physical piece of paper that we provide to you (on satisfactorily completing the program) that you must present in person at an RMS or Service NSW location. Program providers (such as Road Sense) are not authorised by the RMS to present this on your behalf.
The Driver Education Course consists of 10 modules (8 core and an Intro and Final Evaluation) and takes approximately 10 hours to complete.
The driver safety program can be completed:
- Online (self-paced)
- Via virtual classroom sessions on Zoom
- Face-to-face at selected locations across NSW and WA
Yes. You can complete the Driver Education Course online using a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
The online course is fully web-based, with no app required. Simply log in through your browser and complete the modules anywhere you have a stable internet connection.
This safe driver training program is comprised of 10 modules including an introduction and final evaluation. Each core module takes approximately one hour to complete.
All completion options cost $185.00
Please note that if you are an RMS/ITOP referral, additional costs for certificate postage will be incurred.
An RMS Certificate (DEC or ITOP Certificate) is a physical document that must be presented in person at a Service NSW location by the participant who has completed DEC/ITOP.
The RMS will not accept a digital copy of this certificate.
At Road Sense Australia, we offer express postage when booking.
Register for a Driver Education Course
Our Driver Education Course delivers a practical, engaging learning experience, with participants gaining valuable skills and insights they can use on the road. Become a knowledgeable and safer driver today with Road Sense Australia.