In the past, courses such as this have been called “Defensive” driving courses. More recently, they have appeared as “Proactive” driving courses. The purpose of this change in terminology is a hope that drivers will not only defend themselves against collisions, but be proactive in avoiding dangerous situations and protecting all road users. This course has been designed to help you meet regulatory and government requirements.

This is a one-hour online course.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Identify the items on a vehicle that should be inspected before it is driven
• List the most common driver distractions
• Describe how to avoid becoming distracted while driving
• Identify the causes and effects of fatigue
• Describe methods in which you can become a proactive driver
• List some items that should be included in an emergency kit
• Explain how to check and regulate the fluid levels in a vehicle
• Explain why it is important to keep your emotions in check while driving
• Explain why using a cell phone while driving is dangerous
• Define “impaired driving” and describe the penalties for being charged with impaired driving
• List the most important points of interacting with other road users