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Weekly Security Tip
Approaching Your Vehicle. Make sure you have a clear view of your veicle well before you arrive at it. That means there are no visual barriers such as delivery vans parked nearby that could provide cover for an assailant and make it more difficult for you to call for help if needed.
Basic Mechanics Tip
There are rubber bushes that keep metal from rubbing on metal in the suspension of both 2WD and 4WD vehicles. These are called Suspension Arm Bushes. They tend to wear and crack with age and can make the vehicle feel like it's "wandering all over the road." They should be checked every time your vehicle goes in for a general service.
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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Driving Courses Taught By African Experts |
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.
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GEPDS Driving Courses are Africa Specific |
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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?
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Committed to Improving the Driving Standards & Reducing Road Fatalities |
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!
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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Security Newsflash
Robberies targeting ATM users - Nairobi, 1 June, 2009
Several reports of thugs waiting for unsuspecting victims from ATM within the CBD have been received. Most of the victims are those who use the ATM’s in isolated areas late in the evenings. It’s advisable only to use ATM’s that are frequented by many clients and with proper enclosure where you can secure your cash without being publicly seen. Be keen to note if you are being followed by specific individual (s) and avoid hidden shortcuts as you walk through the city. If you note you are being followed, change direction and go to any nearest public place e.g. petrol station, hotel or any visible security personnel and attract attention.
Robbers posing as House helps - Nairobi, 1 June, 2009
This seems to be anew trend in urban crime and hence serious precaution need to be taken. Cases have been reported where hired house helps recommended to unsuspecting victims especially from House help bureaus turn out to be part of the robbery syndicate. The house help is only seconded to your home as a spy and once she has all the information about your home security systems and routine, she plans a robbery of the home and disappears. Most of the victims have confirmed that the ID cards of such house helps end up being fake when verified. It’s therefore very important that when hiring house helps, ensure the person seconding them is somebody you know and trust. Ensure proper vetting is done by the security staff to be on safe side.
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Teaming Partners
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Personal Security Awareness
Training Course
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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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