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Defensive Driving Training

Course Duration: 2 Days

Introduction

This safety awareness training program is designed to provide drivers with the necessary knowledge, attitude and mindset on Defensive Driving in order to manage and drive his/ her vehicle safety.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of time management practically
• Stay focused to achieve highest priorities effectively
• Knowledge on how to prevent and avoid accident
• Right mindset and attitude during driving
• What and how to scan during driving
• Understand the need of safe following distance and buffer zone
• How to manage fatigue and its consequences
• Able to understand the causes of vehicle rollover
• Recap and enhance knowledge on road signage
• The importance of Pre-Drive Check - ROTA A
• Equip driver to be a better and safe road user to himself/ herself and others

Key Content

Module 1: Mindset Change

• Mindset and attitude changes are fundamentals towards a proactive step for safe driving
• Roles and responsibilities of a driver
• Accident statistics
• Values and beliefs
• Need for safety aptitude
• Religious beliefs
• Exemplary behavior

Module 2: Pre-Drive Vehicle Inspection - ROTA A

• Understand and check all vehicle mechanism which the driver utilize to drive safety i.e. side mirror, signal light, gear, steering, horn and brake
• Check safety features of the vehicle i.e. engine oil, water level, brake fluid level, wiper, tyres, seat belth, lights etc. and also wear and tear

Module 3: Defensive Driving Technique & Practices

• Principles of defensive driving
• Golden rules in defensive driving
• Scanning ahead - Hazard identification and perception
• Creating a safety buffer
• Safe following distances
• Making allowances for mistakes by other road users
• Stopping distances
• Ensure you have a way out
• Scanning distances
• Visibility and conspicuity
• Driving hazards and distractions
• Night driving and low visibility
• Speed and stopping distances at night
• Glare recover
• Fatigue management
• Vehicle rollover
• Traffic rules and regulations

Module 4: Sharing the Do(s) and Don't(s) while Driving

Practical Session (On the Road)

Module 5: ROTA A (Routine Daily Check)

• Highlight the important items for the drivers to check
• Conduct ROTA A in a systematic manner

Module 6: In Cab Coaching/ Commentary Driving

• How to identify hazards on the road while driving
• What to plan against the hazards
• What type of action to take to avoid the hazards
• Why it is important to know all road signs while driving