Driving is a daily activity for many employees, but it also comes with significant risks. Safe driving practices can help prevent accidents, reduce injuries, and save lives. This course provides essential knowledge on defensive driving, handling hazardous conditions, and preventing distractions on the road.
Key Topics Covered:
- Pre-trip vehicle inspections, including checking tires, fuel levels, and emergency supplies.
- Proper seat and mirror adjustments to minimize blind spots and maximize control.
- The importance of wearing seat belts and understanding crash impact forces.
- Defensive driving techniques, including maintaining a safe following distance and avoiding aggressive drivers.
- How to navigate around large trucks and buses while accounting for blind spots and stopping distances.
- Safe passing procedures, including when and how to overtake other vehicles properly.
- Night driving best practices, including headlight usage and reducing speed in low visibility conditions.
- Driving in adverse weather, such as rain, snow, ice, and fog, and how to handle skids and hydroplaning.
- Avoiding distracted driving, including the dangers of cell phone use, eating, and multitasking behind the wheel.
- Handling road rage situations and strategies for staying calm under pressure.
- Emergency procedures, including how to react to tire blowouts and accidents.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to perform a thorough vehicle inspection before driving.
- Best practices for safe and defensive driving in all conditions.
- How to handle emergencies, such as skids, hydroplaning, and blowouts.
- The dangers of distracted driving and how to stay focused on the road.
- How to react to aggressive drivers and road rage incidents safely.
- Proper accident response protocols, including exchanging information and reporting the incident.
This course equips employees with the skills necessary to drive safely, reduce risks, and respond effectively to unexpected hazards, ensuring a safer journey for everyone on the road.