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Defensive Driving Training

This document provides an overview of a defensive driving training program that aims to promote safe driving habits. The training covers defensive driving fundamentals like anticipating risks and maintaining control of the vehicle. It addresses vehicle safety, risk management strategies like hazard identification, and defensive driving techniques such as following distances. Additional sessions discuss emergency situations, legal responsibilities, and the dangers of distractions and impaired driving. The goal is for participants to understand defensive driving principles and be able to recognize hazards and employ proactive safety strategies on the road.

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Defensive Driving Training

This document provides an overview of a defensive driving training program that aims to promote safe driving habits. The training covers defensive driving fundamentals like anticipating risks and maintaining control of the vehicle. It addresses vehicle safety, risk management strategies like hazard identification, and defensive driving techniques such as following distances. Additional sessions discuss emergency situations, legal responsibilities, and the dangers of distractions and impaired driving. The goal is for participants to understand defensive driving principles and be able to recognize hazards and employ proactive safety strategies on the road.

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Defensive Driving Training

A comprehensive training on defensive driving principles to promote safe and


responsible driving habits.
Introduction

Welcome participants and set the Emphasize the significance of Define the main training objectives:
tone for the training. defensive driving in preventing understanding defensive driving
accidents. principles, recognizing hazards, and
employing proactive strategies for
safe driving.
Defensive Driving Fundamentals

Explain the concept of


defensive driving, focusing on
anticipating and avoiding
01
potential risks.
02 Introduce the '5 Ds of
Defensive Driving':
maintaining a safe Distance,
exercising Discipline,
practicing Awareness,
Emphasize that defensive 03 enhancing Knowledge, and
driving is a proactive mindset exerting Control over the
that goes beyond adhering to vehicle.
traffic rules.
Vehicle Safety

● Discuss the importance of vehicle


maintenance for optimal safety and
performance.
● Highlight key maintenance areas such as
tires, brakes, lights, and signals.
● Stress the significance of seatbelts and
airbags in minimizing injury during
accidents.
● Explain the proper adjustments of seats,
mirrors, and steering wheel to ensure
optimal visibility and control.
Risk Management

01 Introduce effective scanning methods involving mirrors, blind


spots, and intersections to maintain situational awareness.

02 Educate participants on identifying potential road hazards,


including adverse weather conditions, road surfaces, and
traffic flow.

03 Discuss techniques for predicting and anticipating the


behavior of other drivers.
Defensive Driving Strategies

Explain the 3-second and 4-second Emphasize the importance of Provide guidelines for safe
rules for maintaining safe following adjusting speed to road and traffic interactions with other drivers during
distances. conditions. maneuvers such as merging, lane
changes, and yielding.
Distraction and Impairment

Highlight the dangers of


distracted driving, including
using phones, eating, and
01
other activities that divert
attention from the road.
02 Address the risks associated
with impaired driving,
including alcohol, drugs,
and fatigue.

Stress the responsibility of 03


drivers to remain focused and
sober while operating a vehicle.
Session 6: Emergency Situations

Different braking techniques: Effective steering techniques: hand- Collision avoidance strategies:
normal, threshold, and anti-lock over-hand and push-pull-slide swerving and evasive maneuvers
braking system (ABS) methods
Session 7: Legal and
Ethical Responsibilities
● Importance of understanding and adhering
to traffic laws and regulations
● Process of reporting incidents and accidents
to authorities
● Ethical considerations of responsible driving
Conclusion

Summarize main points from Provide training materials,


each session 02 resources, and references for
continued learning

01 03
Emphasize need for ongoing Open floor for questions and
practice to reinforce defensive encourage participants to share
driving skills takeaways
04
Thank you for your time 😊

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