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Weekly Security Tip
Kidnap Prevention Tips
There has been a new development in kidnappings in the Nairobi area in recent months. The Diplomatic Police Unit (DPU) offers tips. Read more... glenedmunds.blogspot.com/2009/10/kidnap-ransom.html
Basic Mechanics Tip
Brake Pads. The braking system does a lot of work and the brake pads take the brunt of the punishment. It is a good idea to have your brake pads checked every six months or when you suspect a problem. Problematic symptoms include squeaking, grinding, or increased stopping distance. The brake pedal gets increasingly soft as well.
Driving Tips
Look Far Ahead! Most drivers only look a few feet in front of their bonnet. It's crucial to scan far ahead in the distance in case early braking or evasive action is needed. It can also help you avoid potential security risks or even traffic jams.
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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.
Our 40 Year Passion For Driving Means You Get The Best Learning!Glen Edmunds, our director of training, has 40 years of racing experience. He is also a qualified automotive engineer. These unique talents cobined with his international training credentials at the premier driver/security training schools in both the United States of America and Jordan means that you benefit from every aspect of Glen's vast wealth of experience.
Clearly a well run fleet is the result of many controls working in tandem. Driver training is a vital part and we have no doubt that what’s on offer from Glen Edmunds Performance Driving has helped us save lives, improve our public image, reduce accidents and save money.
Patrick Grant, General Manager KK Security
Our Driving Instructors Have a Deep Understanding of Africa, Its people, and the Challenges of Driving on African Roads.
- Our driving instructors are highly trained, qualified professionals that are born and raised in Africa.
- They have over 80 years combined training experience. The Glen Edmunds Performance driving instructors understand, the harsh conditions and driving hazards associated with African roads better than anyone, which means you benefit from all of their years of experience.
- Fluent in both Kiswahili and English languages, and have successfully used interpreters on numerous occasions.
- 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.
- We offer a 90-Day, No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee!
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In the current economic climate, it's important to realize that investing in a professonal driver-training course offers you many benefits:
You Can:
- Reduce Your Risk of being Car-jacked
- Reduce Your Accident Rate by up to 70%
- Reduce Your Vehicle Maintenance costs up to 50%
- Reduce your Fuel Consumption by up to 25%
These Saving Easily Pay for Your Initial Training Investment!
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Committed to Improving the Driving Standards & Reducing Road Fatalities |
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We understand that driving in African can be dangerous. With 70% of
fatal automobile accidents occurring in developing countries we take
our work very seriously! It's our job to make sure that you learn in a
clear easy to understand, fun way so that you get the most effective
training available.
Our driving courses have been refined in the field over many 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!
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 Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School 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.
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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Security Newsflash
On 01 March a woman driving a vehicle with red number plates had just picked up a friend from the Intercontinental Hotel. She reports: I proceeded to on Wabera Street and then turned onto the side street that runs parallel to Kenyatta Avenue. At the next intersection at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and (a little feeder street that is just before Posta road), I was waiting to turn onto Kenyatta avenue when out of nowhere four thugs rushed my car. They proceeded to push my sideview mirrors in so that I couldn’t see anything then two of them went to my backdoors and tried to pry the doors open while the guys at the front pounded on my windows. This was in the middle of traffic so I had nowhere to go. Thankfully, they gave up and ran off.
On Tuesday, February 23, at approximately 10:45 a female Kenyan national was robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog along the perimeter dirt road behind ISK. The lone gunman came from the bushes and demanded money from the unsuspecting victim. She complied and the gunman immediately left the scene. The victim was not physically harmed during the incident.
On Thursday, February 18, at approximately 18:00, a U.S. femaleand her daughter were carjacked along Limuru Road heading towards Banana Hill. The carjackers rammed the victim’s vehicle, then entered the victim’s vehicle and robbed them. The victims complied and were later dropped near a gas station. The carjackers then left the area with the stolen vehicle; it is unknown if the vehicle has yet been recovered.
On Wednesday, February 17, at approximately 11:00, a Canadian citizen was carjacked and held for ransom. The incident occurred approximately 1.5 km from ISK along a dirt road leading to the Weaver Bird factory. The Canadian citizen, who resided in the community near Weaver Bird, had left his residence and was en route to the school when he was carjacked. The victim was later rescued by the authorities and released unharmed.
On Tuesday, February 9, at about 17:45, a woman associated with ISK was carjacked on Ngecha Road in the area of the stream between Peponi and Lower Kabete Roads. She was stopped by four armed men who drove her around for two hours, stealing her jewelry, cash, phone, and bank card. The victim complied with the carjackers and was not injured. The woman was dropped off on Peponi Road, and she walked to a nearby gas station for assistance
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Contacts
Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School,
P.O. Box 19124, Nairobi, 00501.
Phone +254 (20) 609737/8
Fax: +254 (20) 609737/8,
Cell: +254 (0)722 732714
Cell: +254 (0)7234 730259,
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