Overview:

• Instructs new and veteran drivers on defensive driving techniques
• Features attention-getting hazard perception challenge methodology
• Drivers are shown a variety of scenarios on typical defensive driving situations
• Each scenario pauses to ask drivers "what did you see" and "what would you do next" questions
• Drivers answer the questions on Video Scenario Review Blanks
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
• 8-minute bonus CSA video segment explains how defensive driving factors into the seven BASICs

Program Components

• (1) 45-Minute DVD - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer's Guide - Includes correct answers to the challenge questions, commentary on potential outcomes based on drivers' reactions, and an overview of the basic tenets of defensive driving. Also includes tips on how to develop and present an effective training session.
• (11) Driver Booklets With Training Receipts - Helps reinforce ideas from the video.
• (10) Video Scenario Review Blanks - For drivers to record answers while watching the training video.

DVD Main Menu

• CSA and Defensive Driving
• Play Program - Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections - Access chapters by topic.
  • Introduction
  • Defensive Driving Basics - A review/refresher of the basic tenets of defensive driving:
    • See and Be Seen - using your mirrors to their best advantage & keeping your lights and signals clean and in good working order).
    • Have a Heightened Awareness Level - scanning 12-15 seconds ahead of your vehicle and to the sides to be on the alert for potential hazards.
    • Manage your Speed and Space - maintaining a space cushion around your vehicle, allowing for adequate stopping distance, and obeying posted speed limits.
    • Have the Right Attitude - thinking of your fellow motorists as "team members" and yourself as the "team leader" and playing "what if."
  • Scenarios Introduction
  • Scenarios - Each followed by a multiple choice challenge question and correct answer.
    • Segments 1 (9 scenarios)
    • Segments 2 (8 scenarios)
    • Segments 3 (7 scenarios)
  • Scenarios Summary
  • Conclusion
• Guidelines – Gives dos and don’ts and best practices information so trainees can apply the information to their jobs.
• Commentary – Offers additional interviews by industry professionals.
• Quiz – 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Message for Management – Gives introduction to the training program and topic for trainers/management.
• Preview - Master Driver - Offers a sneak peek at training program for a related topic.

Producer: J.J. Keller