Defensive Driving Training

Introduction

Driving a car safely requires the correct attitude and skills. It requires drivers to give their full attention, concentration and dedication. Lack of awareness, failure to practice safe driving procedures and fatigue are factors that can lead to traffic accidents.

Defensive driving is about practicing driving skills that would allow you to have more time to react to any given situation on the road. The premise of defensive driving is that you, as the driver, must be alert and able to react to all potentially dangerous situations.

A defensive driving programme is an advanced form of training for drivers, over and above the mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving. The goal of defensive driving is a proactive driver who can avoid dangerous road situations or the poor conduct of other drivers. This can be achieved through adherence to a variety of general rules as well as the practice of specific driving techniques.

This document aims to give you a better understanding of defensive driving and describes several tools that are used in defensive driving. However, this is not meant to be a training guide. It is recommended that drivers acquire the proper knowledge and skills by attending programmes conducted by professional Instructors.

Objective

Upon completion of this programme, the participants will be able to:

• Attributes of a Good Driver
• Driver Condition
• Common Driving Errors and Violations
• See and Survive
• Vehicle Safety and Recovery Systems
• Before you drive (Pre-drive Checks)
• Vehicle Control – Out on the Road

Who Should Attend

Employees, First-line supervisors, and Department managers

Methodology

• Defensive driving techniques
• Observation techniques
• Hazard perception and risk management
• Driver seating position
• Vehicle dynamics
• Braking techniques
• Vehicle Pre-start
• Commentary driving assessment

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