DDC Course Content
Following are some of the topics and discussion in the Defensive Driving Course. The program is participant-based. It covers concepts and activities not listed below.
Module One: Principles and Foundations
Preventable collisions and the standard collision prevention formula. The six categories of driving conditions. Eye-lead time. Stopping and following distance.
Module Two: The Driver
Driver attitude. The pre-trip mental inventory. Alcohol. Over-the-counter/prescription drugs. Taking care of your vehicle. The child passenger.
Module Three: Intersections
Always be 100% prepared to yield. Right-of-way regulations. Turning. The four-point plan for intersection safety.
Module Four: Passing
The oncoming vehicle. Recovering from a pavement drop-off. Coping with curves. The art of passing. Driving around trucks.
Supplemental Module A: Other Road Users, Collisions and First Aid
Critical age groups: the youthful driver, the mature driver. Backing collisions. Collisions with: pedestrians, motorcycles, trains, bicycles and animals. Occupant restraints. In the event of a collision. First aid.
Supplemental Module B: Winter Driving
Safe driving practices. Before driving. Getting unstuck. Winter car kit. If you are trapped in a car during a blizzard. Frostbite and hypothermia
Supplemental Module C: Fuel Efficiency
How can you be fuel efficient? Pre-trip inspections. Taking care of your car. Tires and tire care.
Module Six: Aggressive Driving
How to avoid being an aggressive driver. How to avoid antagonizing other drivers. What to do if confronted with an aggressive or angry driver. Managing driver distractions.
