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Defensive Driving Course Overview

This document outlines the objectives and key points of a defensive driving course. The objectives are to refresh defensive driving techniques, learn about speeding consequences, understand road signs and rules, and safely enjoy driving. It covers pre-start vehicle checks, traffic safety tips like wearing seatbelts and planning routes, basic driving rules, following traffic signs and signals, and driving appropriately for weather conditions. Maintenance, speed limits, drinking and driving, fatigue, and anticipating other drivers' actions are also discussed.

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Defensive Driving Course Overview

This document outlines the objectives and key points of a defensive driving course. The objectives are to refresh defensive driving techniques, learn about speeding consequences, understand road signs and rules, and safely enjoy driving. It covers pre-start vehicle checks, traffic safety tips like wearing seatbelts and planning routes, basic driving rules, following traffic signs and signals, and driving appropriately for weather conditions. Maintenance, speed limits, drinking and driving, fatigue, and anticipating other drivers' actions are also discussed.

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  • Defensive Driving Introduction
  • Course Objectives
  • Pre-Start Checks
  • Before You Move
  • Basic Rules
  • Traffic Rules
  • Weather Conditions
  • Monthly Maintenance
  • On the Road
  • Group Discussion
  • Mirror Views
  • Common Traffic Signs
  • Traffic Sign Meanings
  • Traffic Significance Discussion

Defensive driving

COURSE OBJECTIVES
 TO REFRESH OURSELVES WITH DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
 TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCIES OF SPEED DRIVING
 TO LEARN ABOUT THE ROAD SIGNS & RULES
 TO GET THE MAXIMUM DRIVING PLEASURE FROM THE MACHINE
 HOW TO SAVE OTHERS
 HOW TO SAVE YOUR OWN SELF
PRE-START CHECKS

1. Engine oil
2. Cooling water (radiator)
3. Indicator lights
4. Hazard lights
5. Tires
6. Brakes (system)
7. Check spare tire and tool kit

REMEMBER
YOUR CAR IS YOUR
COMPANION
BEFORE YOU MOVE
 Put your seat belt on
 Adjust your seat according to your requirement
 Adjust your back view mirrors to your comfort
 Plan the route
 Check the gas tank, if it requires re-filling, do that first
 Plan the route, do not forget about the rush hours and busy
roads. Select less busy and safest way to your destination.
 Always leave a little early to reach in time.
 Some one should know where are you going.
BASIC RULES
Make sure:

 You are familiar with the traffic rules and regulations of the
country you are driving in
 Your car has valid registration and insurance policy
 Your car is in perfect mechanical condition
 Your safety equipment is in good condition, such as: seat
belts, fire extinguisher etc..
 If you are driving with your kids, make sure your car has proper
kid seats and someone to take care of them.
 There is no lose material / equipment in your car.
 That you carry your driver’s license with you when driving.
TRAFFIC RULES
Follow the traffic rules
Observe speed limit
Obey traffic signs and signals
Never let some one drive who has not passed the driving test
While on road, concentrate on driving
Do not use mobile phone while driving
Never overtake from the wrong side / right side.
Take care of the pedestrians, remember theirs is first right
Be at a good distance from the front car
While reversing, be sure you are clear.
Weather Conditions
Foggy Conditions:
 If you are driving in fog, make sure your fog lights are on.
 On high ways, keep your speed limit between 30 km/h and 40 km/h.
 Keep a good distance from the car ahead of you.
 Always be in the right track.
 Keep your front and rear wind shields clean and clear
 Keep your fog lights on to alert others
Wet / Windy Conditions:
 Check speed
 Distance
 Road condition
Monthly Maintenance
 If your car is well maintained, there are always less chances of
accidents. Keep your car well maintained.
 Change engine oil.
 Check tires
 Get a full wash of the car
 Always see a certified mechanic
ON THE ROAD
 Over speeding is the main cause of road accidents, always follow the speed
instructions on the road.
 It is said “if you drink like a fish swim, don’t drive”.
 Always buckle-up
 Do not drive if you are too tired, let some one else do that for you if you have
to travel.
 Remember, someone else could be careless, you need to take care of others,
do not expect that they will.
 Driving is an art, enjoy it, its abuse could be fatal.
 To be late is better than never to be. No matter how late you are, do not drive
fast.
WHY PEOPLE DRIVE FAST?
HOW CAN WE STOP THEM?
WOULD THEY EVER REALIZE ITS
DANGEROUS?

GROUP DISCUSSION
BLIND ZONE BLIND ZONE

VIEW AREA

VIEW AREA VIEW AREA

BACK AND SIDE VIEW


MIRRORS
SOME TRAFFIC SIGNS

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Defensive driving Defensive driving
COURSE OBJECTIVES COURSE OBJECTIVES TO REFRESH OURSELVES WITH DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONSEQUENC
PRE-START CHECKS PRE-START CHECKS 1. Engine oil 2. Cooling water (radiator) 3. Indicator lights 4. Hazard lights 5. Tires
BEFORE YOU MOVE BEFORE YOU MOVE Put your seat belt on Adjust your seat according to your requirement Adjust your back
BASIC RULES BASIC RULES Make sure:  You are familiar with the traffic rules and regulations of the country you are driv
TRAFFIC RULES TRAFFIC RULES Follow the traffic rules Observe speed limit Obey traffic signs and signals Never let some o
Weather Conditions Weather Conditions Foggy Conditions: If you are driving in fog, make sure your fog lights are on. On
Monthly Maintenance Monthly Maintenance If your car is well maintained, there are always less chances of accidents. Kee
ON THE ROAD ON THE ROAD Over speeding is the main cause of road accidents, always follow the speed instructions on the
WHY PEOPLE DRIVE FAST? HOW CAN WE STOP THEM? WOULD THEY EVER REALIZE ITS DANGEROUS? WHY PEOPLE DRIVE FAST? HOW CAN WE ST

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