Life is full of temptations to distract us from the doldrums of everyday life, the cheerful ping of a new text message from a loved one, indulging in a favorite snack, or giving the stink eye to an erratic driver when you pass them. On the road, giving in to short-term temptations such as speeding or distracted driving can result in a citation, fines or something much worse.
Avoid Collisions & Tickets with Speed Management
Speed Management
Speed is the number one cause of collisions. Knowing how to manage speed and anticipate the appropriate speed for a variety of conditions helps give the driver enough time to prevent and collisions. Speed management is also about attitude. This lesson also includes tips for having the right attitude – even when faced with irritating situations.
- How to choose the right speed for the conditions
- Dealing with aggressive drivers
- Speed, traction and poor road conditions
- Managing speed on hills and curves
Defensive Driving
A good defensive driver constantly looks for dangers down the road so they have enough time to safely maneuver. Defensive drivers anticipate other driver’s mistakes and are always searching for potential hazards. In this lesson, the driver learns about situational awareness, space management skills, effective scanning patterns, and how to communicate intentions to others (motorists and pedestrians)
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Driver Distractions
According to AAA, drivers make up to 100 decisions per mile, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports distractions and inattentive driving play a part in one out of every four motor vehicle accidents. This lesson identifies different types of driver distractions, how to minimize them, and the consequences of distracted driving.
Hazard Awareness
Professional drivers carry a lot of responsibility for keeping themselves and their loads safe. Hazard awareness means recognizing hazards early and anticipate the actions of others including:
- How to recognize and manage hazards on the road (surface conditions and other motorists)
- Handling reduced visibility on curves
- Managing obstructed vision
- Managing hazards associated with parking lots
- Handling distracted or impaired drivers, slow and inpatient motorists
- Navigating around disabled vehicles
- How to share the road with others and stay safe
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