NSC Defensive Driving

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION AND PRE-TEST

LESSON 2: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Identify risky driving attitudes and behaviors; the difference between good driving and defensive driving; what it means to be a defensive driver; preventable collisions; three basic steps in collision avoidance (Collision Prevention Formula); recognizing driving hazards.

LESSON 3:MAKING CHOICES YOU CAN LIVE WITH

Identify driver conditions that result in collisions and violations; the effects of drugs on driving ability; why drivers choose safe and unsafe behaviors; the effects of impaired physical and mental conditions on driving safety; techniques used to maintain control in adverse driving conditions.

LESSON 4: WHAT YOU DO IS WHAT YOU GET

Six most common driving errors; reasons drivers choose to speed; alternatives to speeding; how to approach and safely proceed through all intersections; identify hazards involved in passing; how to evaluate a potential passing situation; three steps needed to complete a safe pass.

LESSON 5: THE CONDITIONS THAT DRIVE US

Recognize uncontrollable driving conditions; identify hazards associated with those conditions in time to avoid them; list driving maneuvers to help maintain control for each uncontrollable driving condition.

LESSON 6: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO?

The benefits of using occupant restraints and child safety seats; defensive driving strategies to avoid a collision in any given driving situation; identify personal behaviors and decisions and the effects on future driving situations.

POST-TEST