Defensive Driving - Large Vehicles

Most vehicle accidents are actually the result of human error. If an error is made at the wrong moment, an accident or collision will result. A consistent, defensive approach to driving is the best way to reduce the likelihood of driver error. The goal of this course is to provide drivers of large vehicles with the knowledge and safe driving techniques they need to prevent collisions and violations.

PRICE

$ 29.95

LANGUAGE

English

CEU

CEU 0.0

RATINGS

Complete Online

Completion Certificate

Job Aid (Study guide)

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Learning Objectives

list the five characteristics of defensive drivers.
state the three major causes of traffic accidents.
describe the actions you can take to remain in control of yourself as you drive.
describe what you can do to control your vehicle as you drive.

list the eight most common driving errors and give examples of how to prevent them – speeding; right of way violations; turning improperly; driving left of center; passing improperly; following too closely; improper backing; and distracted and drowsy driving.
state the collision prevention formula.
describe the action to take in the event of a collision or traffic incident.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Defensive Driver Characteristics
1. What Is a Defensive Driver?
2. Brainteaser - Intro
3. Brainteaser
4. Brainteaser
5. Brainteaser
6. Collision Statistics
3. Causes of Traffic Accidents
1. Accident Cause Triangle
4. Maintaining Control
1. Safety Is in Our Own Control
2. Controlling Ourselves
3. How Can You Protect Yourself?
4. Alcohol and Drugs
5. General Condition
6. Wear Your Seatbelt!
7. Pre-Trip Inspections
8. Pre-Trip Inspections
9. Learning Activity
5. Speeding
1. Speeding
2. Avoiding Speeding
6. Right-of-Way Violations
1. Right-of-Way Violations
2. Railroad Crossings
7. Turning
1. Turns
2. Turning Risks
3. Left Turns
4. Right Turns
8. Driving Left of Center and Passing
1. Driving Left of Center – Head-On Collisions
2. Passing Improperly

9. Following Too Closely
1. Following Too Closely
2. Following Too Closely
3. Use the 4-Second Rule
4. Cushion of Safety
5. Cushion of Safety
10. Backing Procedures
1. Backing Procedures
2. Techniques to Use
3. Backing Practices
4. Backing Practices
11. Distracted and Drowsy Driving
1. Distracted and Drowsy Driving
12. Collision Prevention Formula
1. Collision Prevention Formula
2. Step 1: Recognizing the Hazards
3. Step 2: Understanding the Defense
4. Step 3: Acting Correctly in Time
13. Spotting Hazards
1. Reading Traffic Patterns
2. Learning Activity: Hazard Recognition
14. Incident Procedures & Information
1. Incident Procedures
2. Traffic Safety Website Links
15. Conclusion
1. Conclusion