“bad things do happen to good people”
Everyone who holds a valid driver’s license knows how to drive. The Behaviour-based Driver Training (BBDT) program focuses on the ART of driving “conscious decision making” rather than the ACT of driving “unconscious driving”. The majority of drivers exhibit two key misconceptions: It won’t happen to me and I’m a good driver.
Description
BBDT is delivered in a syndicate* model with a peer-to-peer focus.
Instruction is conducted from two levels:
- presentation of information
- facilitation of syndicate discussion.
The syndicates compete in a game that measures their comprehension of the material and the awareness that positive proactive behaviour and attitude is required for safe driving.
Course Content
BBDT is designed as an ongoing program that reinforces the need to change behaviour which requires a continual assessment of driving behaviour and the desire by each student to make changes in their attitude toward driving.
The core program (1 day) includes the following topics:
- Awareness of the Risks Associated to Driving
- The Art of Driving vs. the Act.
- The Startled Driver (How all incidents happen)
- Vehicle & Load Dynamics
- Inspection and Space Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Observation Skills
- Basic Driving Techniques
The following additional topics are specific to driving-related risks and are facilitated as future sessions to ensure ongoing comprehension and success with behaviour change:
- Professionalism
- Use of PPE
- Pre/Post Trip Inspection
- Load Securement
- Tires and Wheels
- Impairment
- Fatigue and Diet
- Foundation of Driving
- Basic Driving Skills
- Braking Rollover
- Jackknife
- Pulling Trailers
- Urban Conflicts
- Rural Conflicts
- Resource Road Issues
- Animal Strikes
- Backing
- Winter Driving
- Driving on Grades
- Complacency
- Distractions
- Inattention
- Use of Seatbelts
The BBDT program can be customized specifically for the client, with more specific issues and risks identified for the organization and the equipment used. *Syndicate is used to achieve experienced-based learning in that a group of students work together in an informal format to exchange ideas and experiences, and solve problems.
