Accurate operating methods of a motor vehicle, technical knowhow on long term maintenance, are the themes of the‘Defensive Driving’workshop to be held once again by Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) on the 20thof August at their head office auditorium situated at Union place, Colombo 2.
AMW will be shortlisting 80 participants for this session from their loyalty program’s customer base. Participants of this intensive training programwill gain useful knowledge on driving skills which deviate from mundane driving methods. 
Defensive driving techniques to minimize mishaps, internationallyaccepted norms of operating a motor vehicle, saving fuel with the correct driving patterns, knowledge on operating modern vehicles along with proper maintenance procedures, tackling minor mechanical and electrical niggles and also on making a habit of reading road signs and complying with the highway code while driving, are the main topics which would be discussed at this workshop.
All participants will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge on owning and operating a motor vehicle as well as share their experiences and thoughts with other participants and the trainer. AMW’s spokesperson emphasized on the fact that driving a vehicle is not only about adhering to the road rules, but a concerted exercise incorporating one’s knowledge and skills.
Being in the forefront of community service in Sri Lanka, AMW has organized this event for the benefit of the motoring fraternity of this country. Wickum Pradeep, AMW’s Marketing Manager for Suzuki vehicles commented – “when driving a vehicle on public roads, it is the moral obligation of all concerned to do so in a concentrated, understanding and responsible manner. Being the pioneer and the leader in the automotive industry in Sri Lanka, we feel that it is our duty and responsibility to organize events like this to educate the general public”.