COURSE OVERVIEW
Human error is the most common reason for vehicle accidents. If an error is made at the wrong moment, an accident or collision will be the unfortunate result. A consistent, defensive approach to driving is the key way to reduce the likelihood of this driver error.
This online Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles safety course is designed to provide drivers of large vehicles with the key knowledge and safe driving techniques they require to prevent collisions and violations on the road.
After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of:
- The characteristics of defensive drivers
- The key causes of traffic accidents
- What control measures can be used with your vehicle as you drive
- Important actions to take to remain in control of yourself as you drive
COURSE TOPICS
This online Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles course covers the following topics:
- Defensive driver characteristics
- Causes of many traffic accidents
- Maintaining control
- Following too closely to other vehicles
- Backing procedures
- Speeding
- Right-of-way violations
- Turning the vehicle
- Driving left of center and passing
- Distracted and drowsy driving
- Incident procedures & information
- Collision prevention formula
- Spotting hazards
COURSE DURATION
About 60 minutes
PASS MARK
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most Internet capable mobile devices with standard web browsing capabilities.
