Defensive Driving: Defensive Driving Basics

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What you'll learn

Apply the five keys of defensive driving to enhance situational awareness and reduce the risk of accidents.
Manage space effectively by maintaining a safe following distance and adapting to road conditions.
Demonstrate proper communication techniques using vehicle signals, headlights, and mirrors to ensure clear intentions on the road.

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This course provides drivers with essential techniques to navigate the road safely by anticipating hazards, making informed decisions, and maintaining vehicle control. Emphasizing the five keys of defensive driving – alertness, space management, scanning, communication, and decision-making – this course equips participants with proactive strategies to minimize risks. Participants will also explore how to avoid aggressive driving behaviors, manage tailgating situations, and adjust their speed based on weather, road conditions, and traffic flow. By implementing these practices, drivers can significantly reduce accidents and enhance road safety. 

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Defensive Driving: Defensive Driving Basics

Defensive Driving: Defensive Driving Basics
Defensive Driving: Defensive Driving Basics
This course provides drivers with essential techniques to navigate the road safely by anticipating hazards, making informed decisions, and maintaining vehicle control. Emphasizing the five keys of defensive driving – alertness, space management, scanning, communication, and decision-making – this course equips participants with proactive strategies to minimize risks. Participants will also explore how to avoid aggressive driving behaviors, manage tailgating situations, and adjust their speed based on weather, road conditions, and traffic flow. By implementing these practices, drivers can significantly reduce accidents and enhance road safety. 

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