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Players learn new skills at Hyundai Drive to Survive program
By Wayne Cousins
Tuesday 17 July 2012 3:53 PM
Players learn new skills at Hyundai Drive to Survive program
Wests Tigers players and coaching staff today were put through a series of safe driving techniques in a controlled environment at Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek.
It was part of the Hyundai Safe Driving Day in conjunction with Ian Luff’s Drive To Survive program. Hyundai are the proud back of jersey sponsors of the Wests Tigers and the Drive to Survive program.
Following a comprehensive theory lesson, the players took to a controlled circuit to drive the new GDI 30, I40 Tourer, the Hyundai Elantra and the I45 vehicles.
Garry Jones, Hyundai National Product Training Manager, said the players experienced ABS ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), the safety features on the new Hyundai vehicles.
Hyundai's range of vehicles include the best and latest array of safety design and technology.
“The players learnt some very valuable defensive driving techniques under the control of Ian Luff and his team,’’ Mr Jones said.
“Two exercises the players did were straight line braking and crash avoidance.
“Whilst it was a lot of fun for the team, there was an underlying message about safe driving and the importance of five star safety rated vehicles.
Ian Luff said the Drive to Survive program is a must for both novice and experienced drivers.
“I told the players that you get one go at life and driving a motor car takes skill, anticipation and awareness,'' Luff said.
“We all need to take responsibility for our actions on the road to ensure we drive to survive.
"The program provides an integrated learning experience suitable for any licensed driver irrespective of experience. It is relevant to the vehicle you drive,large, small, sports car, commercial vehicles or four wheel drive."
Wests Tigers five-eighth Benji Marshall enjoyed the opportunity to learn from Luff and his team.
“It was interesting to see how far the cars travel and how fast they can stop under what sort of speeds,'' Marshall said.
“Some of the crashes we saw on the DVD make you feel a little bit sick in the stomach.
“The quick braking is about anticipation and what could happen in front of you. As part of football, we become pretty good at doing that and it has come in handy today.”
Footnote: Look out for footage of the players driving on Channel 7 and 9 news tonight and WTV tomorrow.
By Wayne Cousins
Tuesday 17 July 2012 3:53 PM
Players learn new skills at Hyundai Drive to Survive program
Wests Tigers players and coaching staff today were put through a series of safe driving techniques in a controlled environment at Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek.
It was part of the Hyundai Safe Driving Day in conjunction with Ian Luff’s Drive To Survive program. Hyundai are the proud back of jersey sponsors of the Wests Tigers and the Drive to Survive program.
Following a comprehensive theory lesson, the players took to a controlled circuit to drive the new GDI 30, I40 Tourer, the Hyundai Elantra and the I45 vehicles.
Garry Jones, Hyundai National Product Training Manager, said the players experienced ABS ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), the safety features on the new Hyundai vehicles.
Hyundai's range of vehicles include the best and latest array of safety design and technology.
“The players learnt some very valuable defensive driving techniques under the control of Ian Luff and his team,’’ Mr Jones said.
“Two exercises the players did were straight line braking and crash avoidance.
“Whilst it was a lot of fun for the team, there was an underlying message about safe driving and the importance of five star safety rated vehicles.
Ian Luff said the Drive to Survive program is a must for both novice and experienced drivers.
“I told the players that you get one go at life and driving a motor car takes skill, anticipation and awareness,'' Luff said.
“We all need to take responsibility for our actions on the road to ensure we drive to survive.
"The program provides an integrated learning experience suitable for any licensed driver irrespective of experience. It is relevant to the vehicle you drive,large, small, sports car, commercial vehicles or four wheel drive."
Wests Tigers five-eighth Benji Marshall enjoyed the opportunity to learn from Luff and his team.
“It was interesting to see how far the cars travel and how fast they can stop under what sort of speeds,'' Marshall said.
“Some of the crashes we saw on the DVD make you feel a little bit sick in the stomach.
“The quick braking is about anticipation and what could happen in front of you. As part of football, we become pretty good at doing that and it has come in handy today.”
Footnote: Look out for footage of the players driving on Channel 7 and 9 news tonight and WTV tomorrow.
