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Defensive Driving


Course Overview:

This online Defensive Driving course explores the six components of the SAFER System of Defensive Driving: Space, Attitude, Foresight, Eyesight, and Responsibility.

Online Course Topics

  • Driver competency model
  • SAFER System of Defensive Driving
  • Most common collisions
    • Following too close
    • Backing
    • Intersections
  • Wildlife collisions
  • Fatigue
  • Advanced driving
    • Ditch entry and recovery
    • Vision
    • Emergency braking
    • Skid control
    • Collision avoidance
  • Complacency

 

This program was developed by Dr. Randy Flemmer who has over 30 years of driver education and fleet safety experience.

Course Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Online Assessment

Testing conducted throughout this online Defensive Driving course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.