Your drivers will receive hands-on, tailored instruction from our expert trainers, who will deliver the Safe & Smart® Principles of Defensive Driving curriculum in the same vehicles your drivers use on the job.
Principles of Defensive Driving Training Service
Featuring the See, Decide, Act™ Framework
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Defensive driving is the critical awareness skill drivers need to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and even fatalities on the road.
Our advanced curriculum goes beyond abstract lessons to immerse drivers in realistic scenarios using a unique “See, Decide, Act” approach. To make the training even more impactful, it can be tailored to focus on specific skills or problem areas, and for any type of vehicle, from heavy-duty tractor trailers to light-duty passenger vehicles.
Program Options
Driver Training
Trainer Certification
We’ll transform your internal staff into highly skilled trainers who can use our Safe & Smart® Principles of Defensive Driving curriculum to deliver driver training efficiently and cost-effectively.
Onsite Training at Your Location
Our veteran trainers will come to your location and use your choice of vehicles. You pick the date that works best, and we come to you!
We cover the topics and techniques to establish a proactive driver safety strategy. Using the key aspects of See, Decide, Act™ we believe any driver in any vehicle can improve their driving habits.
The curriculum focuses on the key aspects of See, Decide, Act™ by:
- Identifying potential hazards
- Reacting safely to avoid danger
- Managing proper vehicle speed and space
- Inspecting vehicles for safety issues
- Preventing distracted driving
- Preparing for extreme weather conditions
- Maneuvering forward and backward safety
- And more
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High Impact Training Methods
This program incorporates a comprehensive curriculum featuring the following training elements that your drivers will complete, or your in-house trainers will learn to deliver.
Online Courses
Drivers will be enrolled in our high-impact online training programs, which include Visual Search, Distracted Driving, Speed and Space Management, Night Driving, Hazard Perception, and more.
Classroom Instruction
Featuring interactive discussions, this phase of the program reviews the content of the online courses to ensure drivers have a solid understanding of key training topics.
Range Training
Gives your drivers the opportunity to apply their training—including close-quarter maneuvering, backing, braking and more—in a safe, closed-course environment with individual coaching from our trainers.
Vehicle Inspections
Your drivers will learn how to ensure their vehicle is operating safely by effectively conducting a thorough vehicle inspection on the types of vehicles they’ll be operating on the job.
Road Test
Provides each of your drivers with one-on-one time with a trainer who will conduct a skills-based road test, including our Narrative Drive™ methodology, to assess their ability to properly operate the vehicle.
Why Our Program is So Effective
Whether we train your drivers directly or we’re certifying your in-house trainers, we have a team of veteran instructors who are skilled at training in all types of vehicles. These instructors combine our proprietary program methods with adult learning techniques to ensure maximum retention. And all of this is tailored for the specific needs of your operation. You'll be assigned a trainer who we've certified as highly qualified in training on the specific type of vehicles your company operates.
Assessing Your Needs
We’ll work with you to develop the most effective training program by evaluating your:
- Driver performance data
- Most common/serious crashes
- Driver segments with the most crashes
- Average cost per crash
- Driver turnover rate
- Vehicle types
With our tailored program, your employees will be trained to keep your trucks running safely and efficiently. That’s the Safe & Smart difference!
Trainer Tips
Conducting training that prevents crashes is enhanced by the use of our Narrative Drive™ methodology. By asking the driver to narrate “What if?” questions and having them focus on defensive driving techniques, trainers can help drivers increase their time to make good decisions regarding their speed and space around other vehicles or hazards.”
“One of the best tools of a good driver trainer is the obstacle course. It offers an opportunity to expose complacent behaviors, such as proceeding without the driver fully recognizing the hazards that exist."
"Drivers who are overconfident may struggle with common driving skills, such as close-quarter maneuvering, or with making good decisions whether it’s safe to proceed.”
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Resources
Defensive Driving — Not a One and Done
Plan to cover defensive driving topics at least once a year, or more often if you notice a need for refresher or corrective-action training.
FREE Whitepaper & Quote
Small Accidents, Big Trouble: Five Steps for Reducing High-Frequency Accidents
How to Build a Driver Training Course & Program
Getting drivers time behind the wheel in a safe environment is a critical element of any effective training program.
Get More Out of Your Road Tests
Road test requirements are designed to aid in vetting driver applicants, but your road test should do more than evaluate driving skill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our unique See, Decide, Act™ approach immerses drivers in realistic scenarios, ensuring they are prepared for any situation on the road. Our tailored training programs focus on specific skills or problem areas, making them ideal for any type of vehicle, from heavy-duty tractor trailers to light-duty passenger vehicles. Improve your fleet's driving performance and safety with our comprehensive, customizable training solutions today.
SEE the road clearly
DECIDE with precision
ACT with confidence
Discover the innovative Narrative Drive™ methodology in defensive driver training! By harnessing the power of "What if" questions, our program enhances hazard identification, visual search, decision-making, and prompt action. Engaging conversations and monologues keep drivers alert, ready for any potential surprises on the road. With the Narrative Drive™ methodology, drivers become proactive, recognizing hazards earlier, predicting others' actions, and staying more vigilant behind the wheel. Elevate your drivers’ skills with our cutting-edge defensive driver training today!
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