The purpose of this training is to give trainees a general understanding of driving safety. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a basic understanding of the general circumstances that cause vehicle accidents, the role of defensive driving and space management in preventing accidents, the importance of the mental and physical condition of the driver, and how proper vehicle maintenance and use of the car's safety features can minimize or prevent accidents.
✯ Explain the factors typically involved in motor vehicle accidents.
✯ Explain the difference between "not at fault" and "accident-free"
✯ Defensive driving defined.
✯ Delayed start.
✯ Changing lanes on a highway.
✯ Space management defined.
✯ Managing space in front.
✯ Managing space to the side and rear.
✯ Space management when not moving.
✯ Frustration and anger.
✯ Rushing.
✯ Distracted.
✯ Drowsy.
✯ Alcohol.
✯ Condition of the vehicle.
✯ Safety belts.
✯ Air bags.
✯ Explain the factors typically involved in motor vehicle accidents.
✯ Explain the difference between "not at fault" and "accident-free".
✯ Explain the terms "defensive driving" and "space management".
✯ Discuss specific defensive driving and space management techniques.
✯ Explain error-prone states of mind: frustration/anger, rushing, distracted and drowsy.
✯ Discuss the role of alcohol in motor vehicle accidents.
✯ Discuss the importance of the condition of the vehicle.
✯ Discuss safety belts, air bags, and antilock braking systems.