Advanced Driver Training Programs in Africa
Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School (GEPDS), based in Nairobi, Kenya, is an advanced driving school that specializes in security driver training, defensive driver training, and 4WD defensive training in the Africa region. We are the only driving school in Kenya that offers this type and caliber of training.
Why Choose GEPDS for your driver training provider?
“Your driving instructor is the most important element in choosing a driving school. You can have the most elaborate training track, the newest training vehicles and the best training equipment, but if your driving instructor can’t communicate and get across the concepts you are trying to teach, all of the rest is worthless” – Glen Edmunds.
Our Driving Instructors Have a Deep Understanding of Africa, Its people, and the Challenges of Driving on African Roads.
- Our driving instructors are highly qualified professionals that are born and raised in Africa.
- Have 60 years combined training experience. The GEPDS driving instructors
understand, the harsh conditions and driving hazards associated with African roads better than anyone.
- Fluent in both Kiswahili and English languages.
- 1:3 or 1:6, instructor to student ratio depending on the type of course. This ensures personalized attention to each student.
- We believe in “behind the wheel with the instructor time!” Many defensive driving schools offer theory only or a majority of time in the classroom A certain amount of theory is important, but the only way anyone can learn proper defensive/security driving techniques is by spending time driving in a car with a professional instructor.
- Driver Training experience in conflict-affected regions throughout the continent.
- Successful International Driving Training using interpreters.
GEPDS Driving Courses are Africa Specific
Africa’s roads represent some of the most challenging and dangerous conditions in the world. Our driving courses have been refined in the field over the years and our easy to learn driver-training techniques have proved successful for thousands of drivers. Our testimonials are from a wide range Companies, NGO’s, Embassies and individuals that work and live in Africa. The testimonials speak for themselves!
We believe so strongly in our driver training methods that We offer a 90 Day, No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee!
Our GEPDS driving courses were personally created by Glen Edmunds, a professional racing driver with over 30 years experience in Africa. Glen combined his racing knowledge with intensive training from the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving (USA), STOOF International (Jordan) and Mr Wayne Long, ex UN Chief Field Security Coordination Officer for UN in Somalia and ex Chief UN Hostage Negotiator for Somalia, and designed the most effective advanced driving courses available for African roads.
What do Two World Rally Champions, A United States General, the British Ministry of Defense, and Sir Richard Branson all have in common? They all trusted Glen Edmunds for his African Driving Expertise. Why wouldn´t you? Read more...
We Are Committed to Improving the Driving Standards & Reducing Road Fatalities in Kenya as well as other countries in Africa.
There are about 1.17 million deaths in the world, that are due to road accidents yearly. 75% of these deaths occur in developing countries although these countries only have 32% of the worlds’ motor vehicles! Read more...
There is no reason to send your staff and drivers overseas for security or defensive driver training!The driving hazards and conditions in Europe and America are nothing like what drivers will encounter in a developing area such as Africa. The instructors at GEPDS are African experts and our courses simulate challenges that drivers will face on a daily basis from road hazards to car-jackings. We also have our finger on the pulse with the latest crime statistics and tactics and can give up to date information on current trends and advice on how to counter these threats. Your organization will save money, plus give your staff more situation specific training).
Driver Training Facility—the only driving school in East Africa that boasts a skid pan plus, both tarmac and 4WD tracks!
We are based in Nairobi, Kenya, the international hub for sub-Saharan Africa. Our specially designed training track is situated just eight minutes drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This driver training facility is the largest vacant, sealed surface in Kenya.
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