Defensive Driving

Please refer to the current Continuing Education Schedule of Classes for upcoming dates and times.

Defensive Driving Course-4 (DDC-4), a four-hour course, is a fast-paced driver improvement program that makes an ideal refresher course. In just half a day, DDC-4 offers practical strategies to reduce collision-related injuries, fatalities, and costs. It addresses the importance of attitude in preventing crashes, and reinforces the good driving skills students already have. Most importantly, DDC-4 shows students the consequences of the choices they make behind the wheel.

Course Content

Rules, Regulations, and Responsibility

• Benefits of driving defensively
• The “triple crash”
• Child safety seats
• Air bags and safety belts
• Drugs and their effects on driving

Driving Conditions

• The three-second rule
• Controlling a skid
• Driving environment
• Anti-lock brake system
• Proper vehicle maintenance
• Fatigue

Unsafe Driving Behaviors

• “Sinister six”
• Speeding and speed limits
• Right-of-way
• Passing tips
• Avoiding a head-on crash
• Tailgating

Aggressive Driving vs. Road Rage

• Developing the “safe attitude”
• Dealing with aggressive drivers
• Reducing stress and aggression