Defensive Driving

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Defensive driving is a kind of driving skill that allows you to protect yourself from some rash or bad drivers, bad weather, uneven road and drunk drivers. It includes general principles like: Being alert, distraction free, controlling your speed, looking ahead, maintaining some distance, watching and respecting other drivers, and driving safely considering road conditions or weathers.

Safer Defensive Driving Program

SAFER stands for: (i) Space (ii) Attitude (iii) Foresight (iv) Eyesight (v) Responsibility

Defensive Driving Course  SOS First Aid provides the

Defensive Driving Course for the employees who drives either a company vehicle or their own vehicle on the job where safe driving is essential for the occupation.

 It is also provided to all road users that

are looking to enhance their skills with some important driving skills

Modules Cover Driving Attitudes Module

Driving Fundamentals Module

 Managing Driving Stress

 Manage the Risk

 Understanding Triggers

 Think and Look Ahead

 Anger

 Control with Finesse

 Emotional IQ

 Keep your Options Open

 Aggressive Driving

 Anticipate Hazards

What will you learn  What drivers can do to manage their stress and reaction to it  Recognize situations & actions of other drivers and develop tolerance towards

other drivers

 Understanding and resolving aggressive driving behaviors  How to use simple and effective anger management tools while driving  Resolving bad situations in a positive way  Managing space around the vehicle  How to maintain superior vision and observation  How best to manage risks both in and outside the vehicle

Defensive Driving Tips  Control your anger while driving  You should able to control speed  Properly use of side mirrors  Be prepared to drive on uneven roads and bad weather  Don’t make assumption about other drivers  Do not distract with anything like mobile phone, eating, etc.  Be alert and focus on the road  Respect other drivers on the roadway

Contact for more information

280 Royal Albert Court, Oakville ON, L6H3A7, Canada

905-844-9813

info@sosfirstaid.ca