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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 2: 3.7 Go with the flow with a steady pace
A good driver keeps a steady pace and commutes with the flow and movement of traffic. Incidental acceleration or deacceleration in speed, switching lanes, or making stops on a random basis makes it impossible for other drivers to foresee your actions.