Defensive Driving Training
Defensive driving is a form of training for vehicle drivers that makes them aware about the driving rules, standard driving practices and the required driving mechanics. Adherence to Road Traffic Regulations is first step, but what are more important for defensive driving is anticipating the wrong moves, tendencies to commit mistakes and acts of over-adventure by motorists and promptly taking defensive measures.
The Defensive Driving Training course aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to drive safely and defensively on the road.
The primary objectives include:
Identify Driving Hazards
Understand Defensive Driving Techniques
Use Defensive Driving Techniques to Prevent Accidents and Injuries
Course Prerequisites
- Must have a valid license from Traffic department indicating the type of vehicle authorized to drive
Course Outline
- Driving Safety Statistics
- Driving Risks
- 7 Keys of accident
- Difference between 2WD & 4WD
- Dangers and Legal Provision
- Consequences
- Driving Hazardous
- Pre-drive safety checks
Course Benefits
Reduced Accidents: Minimize the risk of accidents through the application of defensive driving techniques.
Traffic Law Adherence: Ensure compliance with traffic laws and regulations for safe driving.
Enhanced Risk Awareness: Develop a heightened awareness of potential risks and hazards on the road.
Emergency Preparedness: Acquire skills for handling emergency situations and unexpected challenges.
Positive Driver Attitude: Foster a positive and safety-oriented attitude towards driving.
Upon completion of Defensive Driver training course, participants will be able to understand:
- Operation and application of Vehicle or Mobile equipment “Know its capabilities and limitations”
- Operating environment – areas of operation road conditions’ terrain’ routes of travel
- Maintaining and repairing the equipment, Maintenance requirements and fail safe devices
- Minimize injuries/illness while maximizing productivity and efficiency
- The hazard identification methodology and incident causation. All relevant OHS and traffic acts and regulations
- The correct and effective use of the vehicles
- Hazards and implement control measures