Each delivery made is essential to the economy, making it a top priority to reach destinations safely and on time. This course provides strategies and techniques for pre-trip preparation, backing, parking, and driving under various conditions to help reduce the risk of collisions or breakdowns.
After completion, participants will be able to:
- List the five principles of defensive driving
- Describe the factors that affect driving
- Explain how slosh and surge impact vehicle handling
- Identify how trip preparation enhances safety on the road
- Explain how to manage the space around a vehicle while driving
- Describe techniques for safely navigating curves, turns, backing, and parking
- Explain how speed affects a vehicle and field of vision
- List strategies for driving under dangerous conditions