Marcom Driving Defensively

Defensive drivers are always "looking for trouble". Not because they want to cause it, but so they can "defend" themselves against other drivers, and the trouble they can cause.

Driving is risky business, and no matter how careful drivers are, they have no control over other people on the road. Whether they're speeding, tailgating, or just not paying attention to what they're doing, other drivers can make the roads more hazardous. But they're not the only problem.

Most road accidents happen after sundown, when darkness makes it harder to see. And rain, snow and ice can send drivers out of control. As if that weren't enough, sometimes there are problems with the vehicle itself.

When employees are equipped with the knowledge that they need to defend themselves on the road, they can reduce or eliminate these risks… and make the roads a safer place for everyone.

Topics covered in this course include:

• The "basics" of driving defensively
• The road hazards that are commonly encountered while driving
• Driving safely when sharing the road with trucks and buses
• How to avoid distracted driving and "road rage"
• Setting up a safe following distance
• Preparing a vehicle for driving in bad weather
• Techniques that can be used to drive safely under challenging conditions

Like all MARCOM courses, this updated course on "Driving Defensively" uses a powerful combination of full-motion, high-definition video filmed in real world locations, along with audio, text and colorful graphics to provide the most cost-effective training available today.

The "Driving Defensively" Micro-Learning curriculum includes the following seven 3-5 minute courses:

• "The Basics"
• "Dealing with Distracted Drivers"
• "Coping with Aggressive Drivers"
• "Using Your Headlights"
• "Driving Safely in Bad Weather"
• "Handling a Blowout"
• "Sharing the Road with Trucks and Buses"

The English version of this course is currently available online in Full-Length Interactive, "Adaptive Learning" and Micro-Learning formats as well as Video-On-Demand (VOD) for streaming over the internet, and a DVD that can be played locally at your facility. Spanish versions of the courses will be available soon.

DVD Program

DVD programs include an easy-to-use leader's guide, as well as a training certificate, scheduling and attendance forms, and an employee quiz. These materials are available in PDF format and are stored in a folder on the DVD.

DVD Training Kit

MARCOM's Safety Meeting and Regulatory Compliance Kits provide all of the materials needed to promote and conduct a safety meeting.

Each Kit contains a DVD program, 5 posters and 30 booklets. Many Regulatory Compliance Kits also contain a Compliance Manual, including a complete "fill-in-the-blank" written program.

DVD programs are packaged in an attractive three-ring binder and come with an easy-to-use leader's guide, training certificate, scheduling and attendance forms, and an employee quiz.

Extended Product Information:

• User's Guide