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Defensive Driving Course
Professional Truck Driver Student Course

4 MESH Hours
$99 Member    $135 Non-Member

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Overview

The goals of this course are to present defensive driving information that will give your employees the skills they need to recognize hazardous driving situations and avoid costly collisions and citations.  The course reinforces employee’s responsibility as a professional driver to protect the public and themselves.  The following topics are covered in a concise 4 hour time period:

  • The three factors that cause collisions

  • Collision Prevention Formula

  • Responsibilities of professional drivers

  • Driver fatigue and distraction

  • Importance of vehicle inspections

  • Blind spots and stopping distances

  • The five key steps for safe backing

  • Managing lane usage

  • Maintaining vehicle control

  • The five driving conditions drivers can’t control

  • Driving in work zones

  • Maintaining self-control behind the wheel

This course is used by hundreds of companies throughout the country and is taught by a National Safety Council certified instructor.  Each student will receive a Professional Truck Driver Course workbook and course completion certificate.
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 stature.