A defensive driving online training course teaches essential strategies for safe driving, risk reduction, and proactive hazard anticipation on the road. This awareness-level driver safety training is designed for all employees, contractors, and volunteers worldwide, emphasising the importance of road safety both on and off the job.
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Defensive Driving Course
This 15-minute online defensive driving course provides guidelines on safe driving and encourages everyone to take road safety seriously.
Defensive Driving Online Training Course
Australia & New Zealand
“Being a safe driver means being alert, obeying the traffic laws, always driving to the conditions of the road environment, respecting the rights of other drivers, and being ready to act at any time.”
Did you know these facts about defensive driving?
According to the World Health Organization:
- Approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes
- Between 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability as a result of their injury
- More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
- Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years
- 93% of the world’s fatalities on the roads occur in low- and middle-income countries, even though these countries have approximately 60% of the world’s vehicles.
- Road traffic crashes cost most countries 3% of their gross domestic product.
Course Overview
This online course on defensive driving will help employees, contractors, and volunteers drive safely and encourage everyone to take road safety seriously. It deals with driving at work and connecting with the workplace. It also acts as a reminder of safe behaviours while driving outside of work and reminds everyone of the role we all play in keeping ourselves and others safe on the road.
This online driver safety course is awareness training that is suitable for global audiences including but not limited to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, USA, Canada, UK and South Africa.
Target audience
This driver safety training is suitable for all people or groups, including employees, contractors and volunteers.
Topics covered
The following topics are covered in this defensive-driving online learning:
- Defensive driving explained
- Main causes of deaths and injuries on the road
- Guidelines for Defensive Driving
- Responsibilities for defensive driving
- Know what to do if there is an accident
- The role we all play in road safety
Duration
This defensive driving eLearning course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Learner experience
This online course for defensive driving is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. It can be delivered through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system or human resource management platform or via your existing learning management system if you already have one. During this driver safety training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce practical ways to ensure they understand safe driving and that they take road safety seriously. At the end of this safe driving course, there is a short online assessment. There is also a declaration that everyone will drive safely at work and in connection with the workplace and take road safety seriously.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course for defensive driving at work, your employees, contractors and volunteers will be able to:
- Understand the importance of defensive driving
- Be aware of the main causes of accidents and how to avoid them
- Practise defensive driving before, during and after driving
- Understand the defensive driving responsibilities of individuals and employers
- Know what to do in the event of an accident.
- Recognise that we all have a role to play in keeping ourselves and others safe.
Business outcomes
Once your people have completed this online driver safety course, you will achieve the following benefits:
- Increase awareness for defensive driving
- Reduce the risk of accidents on the road
- Minimise the chance of serious injuries and fatalities on the road
- Reduce insurance premiums and workers’ compensation claims
- Ensure a defensive driving culture at work and in connection with the workplace
- Enable a healthy and safe workplace
Other related online work health and safety courses
The alcohol and drugs in the workplace training can be completed as stand-alone eLearning, or it can be rolled out with other Sentrient online workplace compliance training at induction and as regular refresher training. Other related compliance and code of conduct courses by Sentrient include alcohol and drugs at work and work health and safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does the defensive driving course take to complete, and is there a final assessment?
This defensive driving online training course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, making it highly time-efficient for busy teams. Yes, learners will complete case studies, learning activities, and a short online assessment followed by a declaration to ensure commitment to safe driving practices.
Why should my business invest in defensive driving training for employees?
Investing in this training can reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries, while also providing significant business benefits. You will increase awareness, minimise the chance of fatalities, and potentially lower insurance premiums and workers' compensation claims, ensuring a healthier and safer workplace culture.
How quickly can we implement this online driver safety training across our organisation?
Implementation is nearly instantaneous and highly flexible. This driver safety training can be quickly delivered through the Sentrient online compliance management system or your existing Learning Management System (LMS) with simple integration. The cloud-based nature means your teams can start training immediately after purchase and setup.
What are the primary defensive driving responsibilities covered in the course?
The course outlines the essential defensive driving responsibilities of both individuals and employers in ensuring road safety. Key learning outcomes include being aware of accident causes, practising safe driving before, during, and after driving, and knowing the correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.
Is this defensive driving eLearning course suitable for teams?
Yes, this driver safety course is awareness training suitable for a global audience, including, but not limited to, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the USA, Canada, the UK, and South Africa. The core principles of defensive driving and road safety are universally applicable.
What is the final deliverable or outcome after completing the defensive driving course?
Upon successful completion, learners will understand the importance of defensive driving, be able to avoid the leading causes of accidents, and know what to do in the event of a crash. The final step is a declaration reinforcing the individual's commitment to driving safely at work and taking road safety seriously.
