Driving Defensively

The road can be a dangerous place. For instance, distracted drivers cause one in four crashes; distracted driving injures hundreds of thousands annually. Aggressive drivers, bad weather, low visibility, and other hazards put drivers at risk for an incident or accident. The information provided in this online training course helps drivers act quickly in the moment when faced with distractions or hazards.

The course begins with basic defensive driving methods like how to create a safety cushion for yourself while driving. It continues by offering ways to cope with distracted and aggressive drivers. Headlight use is covered, as well as how to travel safely in inclement weather. Lastly, this course reviews how to handle vehicle issues when driving, and how to safely share the road with larger vehicles like trucks and buses.

When you drive defensively, you should always look for potential trouble on the road. Whether you are dealing with aggressive or distracted drivers, safety and awareness are your top priorities. This training course helps employees become better defensive drivers.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Anyone who drives a motor vehicle

• Introduction
• The Basics
• Dealing With Distracted Drivers
• Coping With Aggressive Drivers
• Using Your Headlights
• Driving Safely In Bad Weather
• Handling A Blowout
• Sharing The Road With Trucks And Buses
• Conclusion

• Personal Safety For CMV Drivers
• Fatigue And Its Effects For CMV Drivers
• Preventing And Managing Fatigue For CMV Drivers