Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving Safety Course

At SafetyTXT, we believe in the power of defensive driving to protect yourself, your team, and the public. Our Defensive Driving course is designed to help drivers build essential skills that reduce accidents and promote a safer work environment.

This course covers critical topics, including:

• Cooperation – Learn how to anticipate and adapt to other drivers’ actions, creating safer roadways through teamwork and communication.
• Balancing – Discover how to maintain control of your vehicle by balancing speed, distance, and reaction time in a variety of driving conditions.
• Visibility – Understand the importance of being seen and staying aware of blind spots, ensuring that both you and others are visible on the road.
• Night and City Driving – Gain strategies for navigating challenging driving conditions like low-light environments and busy urban areas.
• Focus – Sharpen your attention behind the wheel by minimizing distractions and staying alert to changing road conditions.
• Distracted Driving – Distracted driving is responsible for hundreds of thousands of crashes and thousands of lives lost each year, making it one of the leading causes of roadway accidents.
• Cell Phone Use While Driving a CMV – Using a hand-held cell phone while operating a commercial motor vehicle is strictly prohibited by FMCSA and can result in steep fines and disqualification.

By mastering these defensive driving techniques, you will be better equipped to prevent accidents, protect yourself, and promote a safety-first culture on the road.

Take a Minute for Safety, and focus on defensive driving to make every trip safer for everyone. Visit www.safetytxt.com to learn more.