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Defensive Driving - Small Vehicles

This 22-minute Defensive Driving - Small Vehicles course is designed for small vehicle operators to improve their safety and reduce the risk of accidents or injuries on the road. This online course educates on key defensive driving techniques and common mistakes that lead to hazardous situations. Accidents can happen in a split second if the driver is not aware of basic driving techniques such as maintaining safe distances, avoiding distractions, and reacting calmly in accidents. For small vehicle operators, this self-paced online course offers the knowledge and training they need to anticipate and respond to potential dangers, reduce the risk of accidents or collisions, and adopt safe driving practices for their safety and the safety of the public. Whether for personal or professional use, this convenient online training course prepares drivers for better decision-making and staying accident-free.

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Learning Objectives

Understanding the fundamental concepts of defensive driving, including hazard anticipation, situation awareness, and proactive decision-making to prevent or handle dangerous and hazardous situations.
Understanding the implementation of safe driving practices including pre-trip inspection, safe following distances, proper lane usage, appropriate parking, and managing speed to ensure safety on the road.
Learning the identification of common road hazards related to small vehicles that include other vehicles, pedestrians, and road and weather conditions.

Developing the ability to quickly respond to emergency situations such as emergency stops, swerving vehicles, and unexpected blockage or obstacles, and how to properly report accidents.
Understanding the traffic rules and regulations to comply with local laws and adopt effective driving practices to reduce liability.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Before You Drive
1. Before You Drive
2. Inspections
3. Learning Activity: Inspections
4. Blind Zones
5. Adjusting Mirrors
6. Learning Activity: Adjusting Mirrors
7. Distractions
8. Assess Your Condition
9. Learning Activity: Preparing to Drive Safely
3. Speeding, Following, and Stopping
1. Avoiding Speeding
2. Following Distance – Three-Second Rule
3. Avoiding Tailgaters
4. Stopping
5. Knowledge Check: Speeding, Following and Stopping

4. Safe Driving Tips
1. Intersections
2. Changing Lanes
3. Backing and Parking
4. Remaining Calm
5. Learning Activity: Safe Driving
5. Accidents
1. Incident Procedures
2. Accident Reports and Forms
3. Knowledge Check: Accidents
6. Summary
1. Summary

Training Process

This Defensive Driving - Small Vehicles online course allows participants to do self-paced convenient learning with unrestricted 24/7 access to comprehensive training guides, and practical instructional videos with clear driving examples. This online course not only provides convenient learning but reinforces the learning with module-based tips, quizzes, and the final assessment. Upon successful completion, participants get a certificate award to validate their qualification in defensive driving practices.

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