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Defensive Driving Fundamentals

Driving techniques that reduce the chance of being involved in a collision, whoever is at fault. Covers observation and hazard perception, space management and following distance, speed and stopping distances, adverse conditions and night driving, and distraction.

Taught by Icompetent Solutions

Modules
6
Lessons
26
Duration
3h 53m
Level
Beginner
Quizzes
6 graded
Enrolled
88
1 review
5.0

Course content

6 modules · 26 lessons · 3h 53m

What defensive driving is, why collisions happen, and how to prepare yourself and your vehicle before every journey.

  • What Defensive Driving Means
    Preview
    8 min
  • Checking the Vehicle Before You Drive8 min
  • Driving Position, Seat Belts and Mirrors8 min
  • Fit to Drive: Health, Medicine and Mood8 min
  • Module 1 quiz: Defensive Driving Foundations8 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

Transport & Contractor Safety
Defensive Driving
Hazard Perception
Following Distance
Distraction
Adverse Conditions

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Sam***Rated 5.0 out of 5
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November 12, 2026

My perception about defensive driving is corrected and well-shaped, thank you guys for this opportunity, I will definitely recommend you to everyone who cares. Thank you immensely.

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