If you’re a Mercedes-Benz customer in the Australian market, your young drivers have access to the company’s new training program.
As an extension of the already existing Active Safety Experience, Mercedes-Benz Australia is now offering First Gear, a program for drivers 24 years of age and younger. The new program is free for MB customers and children of customers.
The program’s focus is safety. According to Horst Von Sanden, Managing Director for MB Cars Australia, the German automaker has one of the richest histories in safety development among the other major car companies. But he also emphasized the driver’s responsibility for being safe on the roads. That’s why Mercedes-Benz continues to offer and improve its driving programs for young drivers.
The main purpose of First Gear is to introduce many of the driving fundamentals to young drivers, with a focus on safe attitudes and awareness. Some of the main aspects of the course include:
• Identifying risks and avoiding dangerous situations
• Understanding how a car operates
• Maintaining proper vehicle spacing
• Identifying dangerous attitudes while driving
Those participating in the course learn other practical lessons about vehicle safety, including:
• Vehicle maintenance
• Correct steering when driving
• Dangers of tailgating
• Braking differences between wet and dry surfaces
The program puts the participants in real-life simulations so they can practice their safety skills without putting themselves or anybody else in danger.
Although this is only offered in the Australian market, you can stop in at your local Mercedes-Benz dealer and get the latest information about how the automaker strives to keep you safe.
