Defensive Driving Training

Introduction

This safety awareness training program is designed to provide drivers with the necessary knowledge, attitude and mindset on Defensive Driving in order to manage and drive his/ her vehicle safety.

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of time management practically
• Stay focused to achieve highest priorities effectively
• Knowledge on how to prevent and avoid accident
• Right mindset and attitude during driving
• What and how to scan during driving
• Understand the need of safe following distance and buffer zone
• How to manage fatigue and its consequences
• Able to understand the causes of vehicle rollover
• Recap and enhance knowledge on road signage
• The importance of Pre-Drive Check - ROTA A
• Equip driver to be a better and safe road user to himself/ herself and others

Key Content

Module 1: Mindset Change

• Mindset and attitude changes are fundamentals towards a proactive step for safe driving
• Roles and responsibilities of a driver
• Accident statistics
• Values and beliefs
• Need for safety aptitude
• Religious beliefs
• Exemplary behavior

Module 2: Pre-Drive Vehicle Inspection - ROTA A

• Understand and check all vehicle mechanism which the driver utilize to drive safety i.e. side mirror, signal light, gear, steering, horn and brake
• Check safety features of the vehicle i.e. engine oil, water level, brake fluid level, wiper, tyres, seat belt, lights etc. and also wear and tear

Module 3: Defensive Driving Technique & Practices

• Principles of defensive driving
• Golden rules in defensive driving
• Scanning ahead - Hazard identification and perception
• Creating a safety buffer
• Safe following distances
• Making allowances for mistakes by other road users
• Stopping distances
• Ensure you have a way out
• Scanning distances
• Visibility and conspicuity
• Driving hazards and distractions
• Night driving and low visibility
• Speed and stopping distances at night
• Glare recovery
• Fatigue management
• Vehicle rollover
• Traffic rules and regulations

Module 4: Sharing the Do(s) and Don't(s) while Driving

• Practical Session (On the Road)

Module 5: ROTA A (Routine Daily Check)

• Highlight the important items for the drivers to check
• Conduct ROTA A in a systematic manner

Module 6: In Cab Coaching/ Commentary Driving

• How to identify hazards on the road while driving
• What to plan against the hazards
• What type of action to take to avoid the hazards
• Why it is important to know all road signs while driving

Methodology

This is a highly interactive classroom training programme, whereby drivers will gain and enhance their knowledge through understanding fundamentals of Defensive Driving. The practical session will boost driver’s confidence after knowing their fault and weaknesses being highlighted during in-cab coaching. Drivers will also be assessed on their knowledge before and after the newly acquired knowledge.