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Driving Defensively

9 Lessons
18-28 Minutes
10 Quiz Questions

Course Overview


When you drive defensively, you are always looking for potential trouble on the road. Other drivers and external hazards, like weather and vehicle issues, can put you at risk for accidents. For instance, distracted drivers cause one in four crashes. Whether you are dealing with aggressive or distracted drivers, safety and awareness are your top priorities. This training course provides tips on becoming a better defensive driver. The course begins with basic defensive driving methods, like how to use a safe following distance on the road. 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, the course reviews how to manage a vehicle issue when driving, and how to safely share the road with larger vehicles. Knowing your risks on the road can lower your chances of an accident. The road can be a dangerous place; however, the information provided in this training will better prepare you to act quickly and safely when faced with distractions or hazards.

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    Key Audience


    All drivers

    Course Topics


    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

    Workplaces


    Roadway

    Categories


    Safety: Driving

    Course Detail


    Course ID
    marcddef1_vod

    Time

    18-28 MIN
    Questions
    "10"

    Languages

    en

    video format

    HD

    captions

    Yes

    Resources

    Yes

    Lessons

    9

    Remediation

    Yes

    Bookmarking

    Yes

    Feedback

    Yes

    Microlearning