Overview:

• Covers common problem areas and hazards drivers face, offering straightforward tips on executing maneuvers more safely
• Demonstrates safe turn and intersection techniques in a variety of situations, including the following:
  • City and rural driving
  • Single- and multi-lane roads
  • Narrow streets
  • One-way streets
  • Roundabouts
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

Program Components

• (1) 30-Minute DVD - This "all-in-one" training is designed so trainers can easily combine all three topics into one training session or divide them into segments.
• (1) Trainer's Prep Guide - Assists the trainer in presenting and delivering an effective training session.
• (1) Trainer Tools CD-ROM (not sold separately) - Features helpful training tools that can be customized to suit your needs, such as company-specific PowerPoint® presentations, transparency masters, an electronic quiz from the support materials, plus a bank of 40 quiz questions and answers so you can create your own quizzes. The minimum computer system requirements for the Trainer Tools CD-ROM are Office 2000, with Word, and Internet Explorer version 5.5.
• (11) Driver Skills Cards - Feature a bulleted format to reinforce training points.
• (2) Illustrated Instructional Posters - Offers drivers a visual reminder of the training they receive and the importance of following safety procedures when making turns and approaching intersections.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program - Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections - Access chapters by topic.
  • Introduction - Acknowledges that most mishaps occur at intersections and while turning corners.
  • The Basics - Discusses the importance of knowing your vehicle’s turning radius, its path when off-tracking, its blind spots and using your mirrors.
  • Right Turns - Reviews and illustrates the challenges and correct procedures to safely making right turns in tight spaces via a step-by-step guide. Also discusses the most common right turn mistakes drivers make.
  • Left Turns - Reviews and illustrates the challenges and correct procedures to safely making left turns in tight spaces via a step-by-step guide. Also discusses the most common left turn mistakes drivers make.
  • Intersections - Reviews the inherent dangers at intersections and what to be look out for; discusses driver etiquette at 4-way stops and how to safely negotiate driving through a roundabout (or traffic circle).
  • Conclusion - Acknowledges that drivers need to take all the appropriate actions for setting up proper right and left turns and to never assume that an intersection is safe until you’ve passed through it.
• Checklists – Separate checklists for right turns, left turns, and intersections increase understanding and retention.
• 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 - EYE on Defensive Driving: Offers a sneak peek of a related training program.

Producer: J.J. Keller