Course

Defensive Driving

National Safety Council

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Accident prevention and safe driving techniques.

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Skills taught

Define defensive driving principles and apply the DDC Collision Prevention Formula to prevent collisionsRecognize how physical, emotional, and mental conditions affect driving performance and apply compensating techniquesInspect vehicle equipment and occupant protection systems prior to driving to ensure safe operationApply defensive driving techniques in adverse light, weather, road, and traffic conditionsIdentify and manage impaired, distracted, fatigued, and aggressive driving behaviors in yourself and othersRecognize unsafe driving behaviors and apply safe alternatives for speeding, intersections, turns, passing, and following distanceApply the "What If?" strategy to recognize hazards and identify reasonable collision prevention actions in real-life scenariosIdentify standard road signs, shapes, and colors to support safe and legal driving decisionsAdopt the ten habits of defensive driving to avoid collisions and violations in future driving situations
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