Defensive driving training

The training program is designed to equip drivers with essential skills and knowledge to anticipate and respond effectively to potential road hazards. This training aims to cultivate a safety-first approach among participants, enabling them to become responsible and proactive drivers on the roads.

Course code

DNV-SFT-24


Learning Objectives

  • Minimize death, injuries, damage, and road traffic incidents
  • Understand Defensive Driving Techniques to avoid collisions and respond appropriately to emergencies
  • Master defensive driving maneuvers such as braking, swerving, and evasive actions in critical situations
  • Learn the importance of obeying traffic regulations and signs for a safer driving experience.

Scope

  1. Terms & definitions
  2. Principles of defensive driving
  3. Impact on collision
  4. Seatbelt
  5. The driver
  6. Psychological conditions
  7. Characteristics of defensive driver
  8. Effect of drugs
  9. Conditions that affect driving
  10. Avoidance defenses - The 4 Rs
  11. Driving & hazards found in the urban /rural
  12. Safe driving in a construction site
  13. Vehicle familiarization
  14. Heavy vehicle driving

Duration

1 day


Entry requirement

  • Participants must possess a valid driver's license and have a minimum age requirement of 18 years
  • Ability to read/speak the English language.

Assessment

  • Participants must possess a valid driver's license and have a minimum age requirement of 18 years.
  • A practical exercise at the end of the course.

Certificate and validity

Certificate of attendance, valid for 2 years, issued on completion of the assessment.

Delivery method

In-person Training
Blended Training
Virtual Training.

Course code

DNV-SFT-24


Learning Objectives

  • Minimize death, injuries, damage, and road traffic incidents
  • Understand Defensive Driving Techniques to avoid collisions and respond appropriately to emergencies
  • Master defensive driving maneuvers such as braking, swerving, and evasive actions in critical situations
  • Learn the importance of obeying traffic regulations and signs for a safer driving experience.

Scope

  1. Terms & definitions
  2. Principles of defensive driving
  3. Impact on collision
  4. Seatbelt
  5. The driver
  6. Psychological conditions
  7. Characteristics of defensive driver
  8. Effect of drugs
  9. Conditions that affect driving
  10. Avoidance defenses - The 4 Rs
  11. Driving & hazards found in the urban /rural
  12. Safe driving in a construction site
  13. Vehicle familiarization
  14. Heavy vehicle driving

Duration

1 day


Entry requirement

  • Participants must possess a valid driver's license and have a minimum age requirement of 18 years
  • Ability to read/speak the English language.

Assessment

  • Participants must possess a valid driver's license and have a minimum age requirement of 18 years.
  • A practical exercise at the end of the course.

Certificate and validity

Certificate of attendance, valid for 2 years, issued on completion of the assessment.

Delivery method

In-person Training
Blended Training
Virtual Training.