Defensive Driving Course
Focused on defensive driving techniques, hazard perception, and proactive strategies to reduce risk in complex traffic conditions.
- Intermediate
- In-car
- 5 x 90 min classes
5 x 90 min classes
What this course covers
- Hazard Perception
- Risk Reduction
- Defensive Techniques
- Traffic Awareness
Hazard scanning
- Improve forward planning and spot hazards earlier in busy driving environments.
- Strengthen visual scanning so risk is identified before it becomes urgent.
Space management
- Use safer following distance, lane position, and timing around surrounding traffic.
- Reduce pressure from other drivers by making calmer spacing decisions.
Risk response
- Practice safer reactions to unpredictable traffic, merging, and sudden conflict points.
- Build a more proactive driving style instead of reacting late to danger.