Basics of Defensive Driving

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-BDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define defensive driving.
Describe what makes a vehicle safe to drive.
List at least three defensive driving techniques.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Making Safe Choices

Meet Maria

What Is Defensive Driving?

What Makes a Vehicle Safe to Drive?

Loading and Securing Passengers

Buckle Up

Follow All Traffic Rules

Safe Distance

Changing Lanes

Intersection Safety

Aggressive Drivers

Distracted Driving

Drowsy Driving

Impaired Driving

Impaired Driving Behaviors

Alison’s Decision

Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions

Breakdowns and Accidents Happen

Responding to an Accident

Unloading Passengers

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Staff Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.