Defensive Driving Course*

The DDC-Professional Truck Driver (PTD) course is flexible and interactive, with curriculum and materials that conform to all current U.S. Department of Transportation standards based on the Large Truck Crash Causation Study announced by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This course provides the over-the-road driver with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to commit to safety and excellence. It also addresses the unique everyday challenges of driving a large vehicle, and offers practical information for avoiding violations and citations. This course can be taught in as little as four hours or expanded to eight hours with supplemental modules. To meet the fleet requirements for different industries, the program can be easily modified to address any company’s specific equipment, driver issues and policies.

What you'll will learn:

Key defensive driving techniques and safe maneuvers to avoid collisions and violations

Defensive driving skills for preventing fatalities, injuries, and property damage

How driver fatigue/stress affects operating a large truck

Proper vehicle maintenance and inspection

Steps for completing a Moral Responsibility Checklist

How to deal with uncontrollable driving conditions/hazards

Excellence as it relates to professional truck driving

Who would benefit:

New or experienced professional truck drivers

Course materials:
Instructor Certification Package*:

Fully-scripted Instructor Manual

Participant Course Guide

Teaching DDC Candidate Instructor Guide

Universal Certification Card, Certificate of Completion and more

Other Required Instructor Teaching Materials:

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

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.