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NSC Certified Instructor Lead Defensive Driving Course Available

These courses are designed to save lives.  These courses teach that at any moment, a choice you make can change your life forever. RUA Defensive Driver?

Do You need a discount on your insurance?

Do You need to take a Defensive Driving Course for your job?

Do You need a Defensive Driving Course for new drivers in your household?

Do You need continuing education credit?

One of these courses may be for you...

Learning Objectives (upon completing this course, you should be able to)

• Recognize that every behavior is a choice
• Identify personal driving behaviors and tendencies
• Identify the potential consequences of unsafe driving behaviors
• Identify behaviors that can be controlled and factors beyond a diver’s control
• Define Defensive Driving
• Define “preventable collision” and explain the characteristics of a preventable collision
• Explain NSC Collision Prevention Formula
• Identify the risks associated with driving without seat belts or proper restraints
• Identify and describe the safe and responsible use of built-in vehicle safety mechanisms, including automated technology features
• Recognize that we share our roads with other drivers and identify our responsibilities when driving
• Recognize potential hazards when driving and make appropriate driving choices to avoid those hazards
• Choose safe, responsible, and respectful driving behaviors based on different driving situations and conditions
• Identify risky driving behaviors that statistically lead to the most collisions and fatalities on U.S. roads, including: Speeding, Following too closely, Distracted driving, Turning improperly, Driving left of center, Violating right of way, Aggressive driving and road rage, Impaired driving, Drowsy driving.
• Choose appropriate driving behaviors based on different driving situations and conditions
• List the ten habits of defensive driving
• Evaluate current driving choices and behaviors and identify alternative driving choices
• Create a personal plan to make effective driving choices

You will accomplish all of the learning objectives of the 4-hour course

You will also be able to

• Explain key traffic laws and consequences for not obeying those laws
• Identify different road conditions drivers may encounter and explain techniques for safely handling each
• Identify other users of the road and explain techniques for dealing with each

You will accomplish all of the learning objectives of the 4-hour course

You will achieve all of the learning objectives of the 6-hour course

You will also be able to

• Explain the importance of proper vehicle maintenance
• Describe the steps for completing vehicle inspections and scheduled maintenance
• Describe steps for addressing different types of immediate danger that may be encountered when driving