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Defensive Driving - Essential Principles & Practices

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Course description

Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are one of the major causes of human morbidity and mortality. Every day, thousands of people around the globe suffer from traffic-related accidents. These incidents threaten human lives and cause major property and economic damage. Healthcare systems and facilities worldwide have become overburdened due to mass disasters involving automobiles. These accidents occur because of the lack of proper traffic education and awareness. Usually, inexperienced and naïve drivers go on the road without contemplating the seriousness of their actions and the danger they pose to themselves, those around them and property in general. The other reasons these incidents happen include weather, drugs and the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident. The consultants at Exoexcellence and Alison collaborated and developed this easy-to-understand, concise, comprehensive and complete course on defensive driving. It highlights the important considerations for anyone who wants to become a vigilant driver, starting from fundamental and essential concepts.

What is the benefit you can expect from this course? First, learn the tips, tricks and methods of practical defensive driving, especially in this hectic day and age where everyone seems to be in a hurry. We aim to educate all those who commute to work or educational institutes every day. Become an effective and responsible driver who cares for their safety and those around you. There are three modules in total. The first module discusses various causes of road traffic incidents, types of drivers on the road and some physical and mental conditions that make driving dangerous. The second module is dedicated to situations you could find yourself in and the strategies to extricate yourself from these occurrences. Finally, the third module allows you to prepare for some common car emergencies and explains how to react in these circumstances.

This engaging course provides various statistics regarding the death toll, types and causes of road traffic accidents. These statistics are helpful as they present a deeper insight into the causes of road traffic accidents. In addition, we include three case studies intended to provide you with real-world glimpses regarding this subject. The material of this course discusses different physical and mental conditions often overlooked, although they are the primary causative agents of road-traffic accidents. Once you complete all the topics, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge by taking a brief assessment, making you eligible to apply for the Alison certificate. So wait no more and become a better driver and citizen who values safety and life through this course on defensive driving.

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Training content

The Causes of Road Traffic Accidents

Description: This module gives you essential insights into the reasons leading to road traffic accidents and why some drivers are more likely to get involved in these accidents than others. You will also learn several mental and physical conditions that render one unsuitable for driving.

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Causes of Road Traffic Accidents
  • Different Types of Drivers
  • Unsuitable Conditions for Driving
  • Lesson Summary

Driving in Dangerous Situations

Description: The module aims to improve drivers' knowledge and skills in identifying, assessing, and reducing risks associated with road traffic accidents by providing factors causing road traffic accidents like driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. It includes the risk factors such as environmental elements affecting driver behavior.

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Fundamental Concepts of Defensive Driving
  • Driving Under Influence
  • How to Drive After Dark & In Rain?
  • Defensive Driving in Fog & Snow
  • Lesson Summary

Dealing with Automobile Emergencies

Description: This module provides you with the essential knowledge for dealing with automobile emergencies. It will help you gain expertise in the basics of dealing with different automobile emergencies while providing you with guidelines based on real-world experiences.

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Important Automobile Emergencies
  • Dangers of Car-Collision & Overspeeding
  • Emergencies Due to Mechanical Breakdown
  • Lesson Summary

Course assessment

  • Assessment: Defensive Driving - Essential Principles & Practices - Course Assessment

Certification / Credits

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify various causes of road traffic accidents
  • Classify different types of drivers
  • Indicate the necessary characteristics that must be present in a defensive driver
  • Outline the physical and mental conditions that affect the driving capabilities of a person
  • Classify different classes of drugs based on how they affect the driving abilities of a person
  • Identify a person who is driving under the influence
  • Discuss the methods of defensive driving after dark
  • Outline the precautions you should adopt while driving in the rain
  • Recognize the risk factors of driving in fog
  • Analyze necessary precautions for driving your vehicle in snow
  • Outline the dangers of overspeeding
  • Analyze different emergencies in which a vehicle can get involved

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