Students will receive a comprehensive 72 page Student Manual and upon successful completion of the course, a graduation card and certificate.

Contact KDSC about having a DDC course presented to your employess, and for information regarding group rates.

 

The 6 hour Defensive Driving Course consists of five core modules and a choice of three optional modules. DDC is designed to help drivers avoid all types of traffic collisions, despite the actions of others or the driving conditions, by teaching the principles of defensive driving and essential collision avoidance techniques.
  Module One: Principles and Foundations
Preventable collisions and the standard prevention forumla. The six categories of driving conditions. Eye-lead time. Stopping and following distance.
  Module Two: The Driver
Driver attitude. The pre-trip mental inventory. Alcohol. Over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Taking care of your vehicle. The child passenger.
  Module Three: Intersections
Always be 100% prepared to yield. Right-of-way regulations. Turning. The four-point plan for intersection safety.
  Module Four: Passing
The oncoming vehicle. Recovering from a pavement drop-off. Coping with curves. The art of passing. Driving around trucks.
  Module Five: Aggressive Driving
How to avoid being an aggressive driver. How to avoid antagonizing other drivers. What to do if confronted with an aggressive or angry driver. Managing driver distractions.
 

Module Six: Choose From -

Supplemental Module A: Other Road Users, Collisions, First Aid Youthful and mature drivers. Backing collisions. Collisions with Pedestrians, motorcycles, trains, bicycles, animals. Occupant restraints. In the event of a collision. First Aid.

Supplemental Module B: Winter Driving - Safe Driving Practices Before Driving. Getting unstuck. Winter car kit. If you are trapped in a car during a blizzard. Frostbite and hypothermia.

Supplemental Module C: Fuel Efficiency - how to be fuel efficient, Pre-trip inspections. Taking care of your car. Tires and car care.