Course Overview
Our company HSE Training & Consultancy Ltd, formerly "Defensive Driving Training Ltd." is proud to be associated with the National Safety Council and offers its Defensive Driving Course (DDC 8/6) L.S.R. This Course is geared to teach drivers to focus to recognize hazards associated with motor vehicle collisions and traffic violations.
It sets the ground work for both young and experienced drivers to enhance their driving skills, thus preparing them to become a "defensive driver". This course's certification is accredited by the National Safety Council U.S.A. It is strongly recommended both for inexperienced drivers, as well as companies and businesses for their employees.
Course Format
The National Safety Council's (DDC 8/6) is presented in 4 to 6 hours of classroom training (theory) which utilizes:
- Course guide
- Video presentations
- Case studies
- Interactive discussions
- Quizzes
- Multimedia presentations
A short exam is completed before certification at the end of the training session. This new D.D.C. course, is geared specifically for countries that use the left side of the road, and also contains some local content tailor made for your training needs.
Practical Training
Practical training is also provided, but is optional. We offer "IVT Training", in-vehicle testing, where participants are assessed in traffic, main roads and a countryside driving environment. This complements the theory aspect of the training.
Benefits
Having individuals and employees exposed to Defensive Driving Training with our Company would not only provide them with the skills and techniques to keep them safe on the road, but should also result in decreased maintenance and insurance costs as well.
Insurance Benefits
A minimum of 10% discount is offered by insurance companies for drivers who present certification by N.S.C., resulting in huge savings to policy holders.
Mandatory Requirements
It is mandatory once the driver is under 25 years or have their driver's permit for less than three years. It is highly recommended for young and inexperienced drivers.
STOW Certification
These benefits mainly apply to participants who take part in these courses in Trinidad and Tobago, but as a Regional Training Centre we promote and encourage all in the Caribbean region to make maximum use of these programs.
Company Benefits
Most companies would require that drivers be exposed to this type of training before driving company vehicles. It is also accepted for stow certification.
Course Objectives
SESSION 1
- List the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula.
- Define the term defensive driving and explain what it means to be a defensive driver.
- Define the term preventable collision.
- Explain the "what if" strategy.
SESSION 2
- List the factors you can control before you start to drive, including your own physical and emotional/mental conditions, and vehicle maintenance.
- Describe the varying physical, emotional, and mental conditions of drivers on the road and explain how to be alert and defensive when sharing the road with them.
- Explain how to drive defensively in conditions beyond your control – light, weather, road conditions, and traffic mix.
SESSION 3
- Describe the characteristics of an impaired driver, a distracted driver, a fatigued driver, and an aggressive driver.
- Identify actions you can take when you experience or encounter these characteristics on the road.
- Employ techniques to manage your own emotions and behaviours while driving.
SESSION 4
- List the six most unsafe driving behaviours.
- Describe the hazards involved with each of the unsafe driving behaviours.
- List alternatives to speeding.
- Explain how to safely approach and proceed through intersections.
- Explain how to make safe and legal turns.
- Explain the steps needed to complete a safe overtake.
- Determine a safe following distance.
SESSION 5
- Restate and explain the DDC Collision Prevention Formula.
- Restate and explain the "What If" strategy.
- Recognize hazards in collision descriptions.
- Identify reasonable steps that might have prevented real-life collisions.
SESSION 6
- List the ten habits of defensive driving.
- Identify personal behaviours and decisions you will make in the future driving situations to avoid collisions and violation.
- Successfully complete the course exam.
Trainer Profile
Our course facilitator and Trainer is an "Old Naps Boy", who is a dynamic lecturer, and has worked over twelve (12) years in the financial sector (RBC Bank) and has been attached to the Ministry of Education for over fifteen (15) years. His presentation is highly effective, and well accepted by all audiences. He has been a member of the National Safety Council U.S.A. identified by member ID# 010137437.
Can be verified on NSC's official website: https://www.nsc.org/instructor-lookup
Our Achievements
Our Company has been a Multi Award Winner for Training done on behalf of NSC. In 2013 our achievement was recognized for outstanding and consistent training for the Caribbean region by The National Safety Council U.S.A. from over 8,000 trainers worldwide.
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