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- Defensive Driving142
- 1.1Module 1: The Causes of Road Traffic Collisions – Introduction
- 1.2Module 1: 1.1 Why Do RTCs Happen? – Learning Outcomes
- 1.3Module 1: 1.2 Why Do RTCs Happen?
- 1.4Module 1: 1.3.1 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.5Module 1: 1.3.2 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.6Module 1: 1.3.3 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.7Module 1: 1.3.4 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.8Module 1: 1.3.5 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.9Module 1: 1.3.6 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.10Module 1: 1.3.7 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.11Module 1: 1.3.8 Factors that Lead to RTCs
- 1.12QUIZ(1) Module1 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles30 Minutes5 Questions
- 1.13Module 1: 1.4 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.14Module 1: 1.4.1 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.15Module 1: 1.4.2 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.16Module 1: 1.4.3 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.17Module 1: 1.4.5 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.18Module 1: 1.4.6 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.19Module 1: 1.4.7 Different Types of Drivers
- 1.20Module 1: 1.5 Defensive Driving
- 1.21Module 1: 1.5.6 Defensive Driving
- 1.22Module 1: 1.5.5 Defensive Driving
- 1.23Module 1: 1.5.4 Defensive Driving
- 1.24Module 1: 1.5.2 Defensive Driving
- 1.25Module 1: 1.5.3 Defensive Driving
- 1.26Module 1: 1.5.1 Defensive Driving
- 1.27QUIZ(2) Module1 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles5 Questions
- 1.28Module 1: 1.6 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.29Module 1: 1.6.1 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.30Module 1: 1.6.2 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.31Module 1: 1.6.3 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.32Module 1: 1.6.4 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving**
- 1.33Module 1: 1.6.5 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.34Module 1: 1.6.6 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.35Module 1: 1.6.7 Mental & Physical Conditions that Affect Driving
- 1.36Module 1: 1.7 Mental Conditions that Affect Your Driving
- 1.37Module 1: 1.7.1 Mental Conditions that Affect Your Driving
- 1.38Module 1: 1.7.2 Mental Conditions that Affect Your Driving
- 1.39Module 1: 7.2 Mental Conditions that Affect Your Driving
- 1.40QUIZ(3) Module1 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles30 Minutes3 Questions
- 1.41Module 1: 8.1 Lesson Summary
- 1.42Module 1: 8.2 Lesson Summary
- 1.43Module 1: 8.3 Lesson Summary
- 1.44Module 1: 8.4 Lesson Summary
- 1.45Module 2: Driving in Dangerous Situations
- 1.46Module 2: 1 Important Ingredients of Defensive Driving
- 1.47Module 2: 2 Ten Essential Concepts for Defensive Driving
- 1.48Module 2: 3.1 Being cautious towards your surroundings
- 1.49Module 2: 3.2 Understand that other drivers can make mistakes
- 1.50Module 2: 3.2 (Tip) How to be Cautious towards Surrounding
- 1.51Module 2: 3.3 Maintain your Focus while Driving
- 1.52Module 2: 3.4 Always remain alert on the Road
- 1.53Module 2: 3.5 Keep a safe distance from other vehicles
- 1.54Module 2: 3.5 (Tip) Distractions to avoid so you can keep Focused
- 1.55Module 2: 3.6 Adjust and act as according to the situation on the road
- 1.56Module 2: 3.7 Go with the flow with a steady pace
- 1.57Module 2: 3.8 Never hold the right of way in ambiguous situation
- 1.58Module 2: 3.9 Be cautious of your own blind spot and of others
- 1.59Module 2: 3.10 Keep yourself visible
- 1.60Module 2: 4 Common Questions for Beginners
- 1.61QUIZ(4) Module1 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles30 Minutes3 Questions
- 1.62Module 2: 5 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
- 1.63Module 2: 5.1 The Five General Classes of Drugs
- 1.64Module 2: 5.2 Depressants
- 1.65Module 2: 5.3 Stimulants
- 1.66Module 2: 5.4 Signs of Someone Driving Under the Influence
- 1.67Module 2: 5.5 Avoiding Drivers Under the Influence – Getting Out of the Way
- 1.68Module 2: 5.6 Avoiding Drivers Under the Influence – Being Ready for the Unexpected Situations
- 1.69Module 2: 5.7 How Do Our Bodies Sober Up?
- 1.70Module 2: 5.8 How does Our Livers Clear Alcohol?
- 1.71Module 2: 5.9 The Level of Alcohol in Different Drinks
- 1.72QUIZ(5) Module2 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles5 Questions
- 1.73Module 2: 6 Driving in the Dark
- 1.74Module 2: 6.1 Why is it Difficult to See During Night?
- 1.75Module 2: 6.2 Precautions to Be Taken While Driving at Night – Pre-Drive Precautions
- 1.76Module 2: 6.3 Protecting Your Eyes
- 1.77Module 2: 6.4 When should you use your headlights?
- 1.78Module 2: 6.5 (Tip) Being Extra Cautious When Driving
- 1.79Module 2: 7.1 Precautionary Measures While Driving in Rain – Avoiding Puddles
- 1.80Module 2: 7.2 Precautionary Measures While Driving in Rain – Being Cautious Even During Light Rain
- 1.81Module 2: 7.3 Precautionary Measures While Driving in Rain – Tackling Hydroplaning
- 1.82Module 2: 7.4 Precautionary Measures While Driving in Rain – Ensure Visibility
- 1.83QUIZ(6) Module2 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles30 Minutes3 Questions
- 1.84Module 2: 8.1 Driving in Fog
- 1.85Module 2: 8.2 Collisions in Fog
- 1.86Module 2: 8.3 Making Trips Safer in Fog – Reducing the speed
- 1.87Module 2: 8.4 Making Trips Safer in Fog – Using the demister and low beam lights
- 1.88Module 2: 8.5 Making Trips Safer in Fog – Stopping in Fog
- 1.89Module 2: 8.6 Making Trips Safer in Fog – Keep your Windshield Clean
- 1.90QUIZ(7) Module2 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles30 Minutes2 Questions
- 1.91Module 2: 9.1 Lesson Summary
- 1.92Module 2: 9.2 Lesson Summary
- 1.93Module 2: 9.3 Lesson Summary
- 1.94Module 2: 9.4 Lesson Summary
- 1.95Module 3: Dealing with Automobile Emergencies – Learning Outcomes
- 1.96Module 3: 1.1 Different Emergencies Involving Automobiles
- 1.97Module 3: 1.2 What to do In Case of Collision?
- 1.98Module 3: 1.3 Get Off the Road
- 1.99Module 3: 1.4 Providing First Aid
- 1.100Module 3: 1.5 Exchanging Information
- 1.101Module 3: 1.6 What to Do If You Hit a Parked Vehicle
- 1.102QUIZ(8) Module3 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.103Module 3: 2 Basic First Aid in Case of Collision
- 1.104Module 3: 3.1 Experiencing a Blowout
- 1.105Module 3: 3.2 How to Prevent Blowouts
- 1.106Module 3: 4 Experiencing Brake Failure
- 1.107Module 3: 4.1 How To Use Brakes Correctly
- 1.108QUIZ(9) Module3 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles5 Questions
- 1.109Module 3: 5 Reducing the Risk of Head-on Collision with Defensive Driving
- 1.110Module 3: 5.1 Avoiding Collision From a Vehicle in Your Lane
- 1.111Module 3: 5.2 Hitting a Stationary Object
- 1.112QUIZ(10) Module3 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles1 Question
- 1.113Module 3: 6 The Dangers of Over-Speeding
- 1.114Module 3: 6.1 Why We Overspeed
- 1.115Module 3: 6.2 Poor Time Management
- 1.116Module 3: 6.2 Traffic Congestion
- 1.117QUIZ(11) Module3 Defensive Driving – Key Practices & PrinciplesCopy2 Questions
- 1.118Module 3: 7 Automobile Mechanical Breakdowns
- 1.119Module 3: 7.1 Common Mechanical Failures
- 1.120Module 3: 7.2 Burst Tyres and Wheels
- 1.121Module 3: 7.3 Tyre Blowouts
- 1.122Module 3: 7.4 Worn-out Tyres
- 1.123Module 3: 7.5 Tyres Preventive Measures
- 1.124Module 3: 8.1 Brakes Malfunction
- 1.125Module 3: 8.2 Faulty/Worn Brake Lines
- 1.126Module 3: 8.3 ABS Malfunction
- 1.127Module 3: 8.4 Worn Brake Discs & Pads
- 1.128Module 3: 9.1 Failure of Steering and Suspension
- 1.129Module 3: 9.2 Nonfunctioning Headlights and Tail lights
- 1.130Module 3: 9.3 Significance of Functioning head and Tail Lights
- 1.131Module 3: 9.4 Helping Others through Functional Turn Signals
- 1.132Module 3: 10.1 Issues with Windshield wipers
- 1.133Module 3: 10.2 Worn-out Wiper Blades
- 1.134Module 3: 10.3 Wipers Preventive Measures
- 1.135Module 3: 11 Engine Breakdown
- 1.136Module 3: 11.1 Car Temperature Gauge
- 1.137Module 3: 11.2 Oil Engine Level and Oil Leakages
- 1.138Module 3: 12 Lesson Summary 1
- 1.139Module 3: 13 Lesson Summary 2
- 1.140Module 4: 1.1 Defensive Driving – Essential Principles & Practices – Course Assessment
- 1.141Module 4: 1.2 Defensive Driving – Essential Principles & Practices – Course Assessment – Learning Outcomes
- 1.142Defensive Driving – Key Practices & Principles – Course Assessment25 Questions
Module 1: 1.5.6 Defensive Driving
- 1.5.6 The Golden Rules of Defensive Driving
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To become a good defensive driver, you should follow these five rules while being on the road:
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- Use Signals: Turn signals or indicators allow others to know about your plans of making any turns or changing lanes. Use these turn signals even when others around you are not using them.
- Keep a Safe Distance: While following the car in front of you, always keep a safe distance. Even if others cut you in front, keep dropping back and maintain a safe distance.
- Avoid Tailgaters: Tailgaters can often be annoying. Although you may urge to resist them, please don’t do it and try avoiding them at all costs.
- Be Courteous with Your Vehicle’s Lights: Sometimes, people forget to turn off their lights, and as a result, their vehicle’s lights shine directly in your eyes. Please resist the urge to turn your lights up to teach them a lesson during these moments.
- Being Respectful with Slow Drivers: Old age or physical disability can slow some drivers. Therefore, be respectful of their conditions.
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