Workshop on Defensive Driving Course for Drivers

Program overview:

Defensive driving is driving to save lives, time and money in spite of the conditions around the driver and the actions of others. This program “Defensive Driving Course (DDC)” is specially designed for drivers who already know how to drive. It is designed to sharpen their driving skills to prevent collisions and lessen the severity of collisions, avoiding the tragic costs in human life, misery and financial expenses that motor accidents incur.

For whom:

All Company drivers, Dispatch riders and their supervisors

Learning objectives:

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• identify the three basic ideas that form the foundation of defensive driving course and the ideology behind them;
• to apply (ddc) collision prevention formula;
  • through their ability to recognize hazards and understand the defensive technique applicable and act in time;
• apply two-second rule;
• the split-second decision;
• use the four r’s to prevent head-on collision;
• identify various prescription drugs and their potential side effects on driving;
• explain breath alcohol content and its effects on driving; and
• drive in emergency situations and manage their vehicles out of dangerous zones to safety.