Defensive Driving Course

Alive at 25 is a highly-effective four-hour course that serves as an excellent complement to standard driver education programs — and is also ideal for young drivers who incur traffic violations. Through interactive media segments, workbook exercises, role playing, and more, young drivers develop convictions and strategies that will keep them safe on the road. The third edition has a strong focus on good decision making skills. Skill practice and on-the-spot defensive driving techniques help change bravado into confidence. In addition to language that resonates with young adults, there’s also emphasis on classroom participation. Participants are encouraged to join in non-threatening, non-judgmental discussions — exploring how changing driving behavior makes personal, legal and financial sense.

What young adults will learn:

 

Why drivers ages 15 to 24 often underestimate risks

The effects of inexperience, peer pressure and distractions such as cell phones, text messaging, MP3 players and GPS units

The dangers of “kneeing” — or driving with your knees

State and local driving laws

Communication sills for assertiveness and being a young leader

Responsibility of passengers

Who would benefit:

Young drivers (teens) in graduated license process; drivers and traffic violators ages 15-24

Course materials:
Instructor Certification Package*:

Fully-scripted Instructor Manual; Participant Course Guide; Teaching DDC Alive at 25 Candidate Instructor Guide; Universal Certification Card; Certificate of Completion; and more

Other Required Instructor Teaching Materials:

Six video sessions on DVD or VHS  (Videos are leased and must be renewed annually)*

Instructor PowerPoint presentation on CD

Because the DDC courses are nationally standardized, any organization wishing to conduct training must be approved and registered with the National Safety Council.  Training materials must be purchased and audio visual materials must be leased to maintain Training Agency status. There is a $55.00 annual renewal fee.