Tackling Defensive and Distracted Driving

Course overview

In the United States, over 100 fatalities per day result from car crashes. Of those, 9% are the result of distracted driving. Defensive driving will help first responders and passengers get to and from emergencies with minimal incidents. Being aware of common driving distractions will help you to anticipate ways to avoid accidents caused by distractions. This course will discuss defensive driving techniques for large work vehicles like fire engines and ambulances, defensive driving techniques for personal vehicles, the dangers of distracted driving and how to mitigate it, and avoiding dangerous driving habits like tailgaiting and speeding.