Target Audience
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Drivers of all ages and experience levels
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Fleet managers
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Transportation professionals
Course Content
1. Introduction to Defensive Driving
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Definition of defensive driving
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Importance of defensive driving skills
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Benefits of defensive driving
2. Understanding Road Hazards
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Identifying potential hazards (weather, road conditions, other drivers)
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Anticipating and avoiding hazards
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Defensive driving techniques for various road conditions
3. Vehicle Control and Maneuvers
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Emergency braking and swerving
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Tire blowouts and skid control
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Vehicle handling in adverse weather conditions
4. Safe Following Distance
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Maintaining a safe following distance
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Using the three-second rule
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Avoiding tailgating
5. Sharing the road
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Sharing the road with other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists
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Sharing the road with other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists
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Understanding traffic signs and signals
6. Distracted Driving
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Dangers of distracted driving
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Minimizing distractions while driving
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Laws and regulations regarding distracted driving.
7.Aggressive Driving
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Recognizing aggressive driving behaviors
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Avoiding confrontations
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Strategies for dealing with aggressive drivers
Defensive Driving training
Assesment
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Practical driving exercises
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Simulated driving scenarios
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Written tests or quizzes
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants may receive a certificate of completion. The certificate may have a validity period of 1-2 years, depending on the specific certification
Pre-requisite
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Valid driver's license
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Basic driving skills