Approximately 60 minutes
COURSE OVERVIEW
Most vehicle accidents are actually the result of human error. If an error is made at the wrong moment, an accident or collision will result. A consistent, defensive approach to driving is the best way to reduce the likelihood of driver error.
This online Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles course is designed to provide drivers of large vehicles with the knowledge and safe driving techniques they need to prevent collisions and violations.
After completing this defensive driving course, an understanding should be gained of:
Characteristics of defensive drivers
Major causes of traffic accidents
What you can do to control your vehicle as you drive
Actions to take to remain in control of yourself as you drive
COURSE TOPICS
This online Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles course covers the following topics:
Defensive driver characteristics
Causes of traffic accidents
Maintaining control
Speeding
Right-of-way violations
Turning
Driving left of center and passing
Following too closely
Backing procedures
Distracted and drowsy Driving
Collision prevention formula
Spotting hazards
Incident procedures & information
"This course is vital to the promotion of road safety, and it reinforces the skills set that all heavy equipment users should use."
- Cayman Islands Department of Vehicle Licensing and Transport (DVLT) Supervisor Roy Bush