Defensive Driver Training Program

Most training providers deliver “defensive driving” as a re-hash of basic driving skills but in reality defensive driving is knowing where to look, when to look and what to look for. Defensive driving is managing and responding to the actions of other people by drawing on our personal experiences of driving and the information at hand. Defensive Driver Training from Advantage Fleet Services goes beyond the status-quo and is a cornerstone of all training we deliver.

• Professional Attributes
• The Mental Pre-Trip
• Standard of Care
• Foundation of Driving
• Planning the Trip Eliminating Complacency

This course is classroom-based using digital video scenarios to enhance the learning experience. The focus is on teaching observation skills. Observing examples in the classroom is a more economical method of instruction for larger groups.

Key components involve scanning intersections, braking, shuffle steering, acceleration (speed), hazard avoidance, animal situations, winter driving conditions (road surface issues) and tips for avoiding hazardous situations. Rules of the road and how they apply to defensive driving are discussed. Case studies and digital video scenarios are used to stimulate open discussion.

It has been established that adult learners do not need to specifically experience something to comprehend the skill or concept. Hearing about an event (story) or seeing a potential situation (digital video) can be a learning experience for everyone. By sharing experiences in the classroom students can incorporate defensive driving into their core driving behaviours and know where to look, when to look, and what to look for.

Defensive Driving is one of the most important concepts for Advantage Fleet Services and as such it exists as the Defensive Driver Training Program in 3 levels: bronze, silver & gold. Furthermore, Defensive Driving is a significant feature of all AFSI training and is incorporated into any custom package.