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This defensive driving course consists of audiovisuals to support each session, a student handbook and graphically dramatic PowerPoint presentation, plus a variety of other training materials.
The course is conducted in one, four-hour classroom session. The major points stressed are the importance of restraints, the dangers of speeding, the results of aggressive driving, and the effects of alcohol and drugs. 鈥═he course is designed to meet the needs of various audiences, such as: 鈥
- Court referrals: drivers required to attend a defensive driving course. 鈥
- Corporations: employees driving company vehicles and other key personnel. 鈥
- General Public: concerned citizens who want to improve their driving safety. 鈥
All successful participants鈥 National Safety Council Certificate of Completion, will be mailed within 10 business days of course completion. Additional photocopies of this certificate will be $1 each. Original NSC certificates can be replaced at a cost of $10.鈥
For more information, please call: 鈥(618) 544-8657.
Courses meet on the first Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Course Content
Lesson 1-1 Course Introduction
Lesson 1-2 What鈥檚 in Our Control
Lesson 1-3 What Can Happen
Lesson 1-4 Defensive Driving and Collision Prevention
Lesson 1-5 Occupant Safety and Vehicle Safety Mechanisms
Lesson 2-1 Sharing the Road
Lesson 2-2 Hazard Recognition and the 鈥淲hat If?鈥 Strategy
Lesson 2-3 Deadly Choice: Speeding
Lesson 2-4 Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Lesson 2-5 Deadly Choice: Following too Closely
Lesson 3-1 Deadly Choice: Distracted Driving
Lesson 3-2 Deadly Choices: Vehicle and Lane Management
Lesson 3-3 Substance Impairment
Lesson 4-1 Drowsy Driving
Lesson 4-2 Recognize the Hazard and Make the Right Choice
Lesson 4-3 My Driving Habits and Alternative Choices
Lesson 4-4 My Plan
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