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The Safe Driver Centre Course
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Introduction:
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WELCOME TO THE ONLINE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE.
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Objective:
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To introduce and orient the student to the course.
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Time:
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15 Minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Judges Introduction"
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Introduction:
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TRAFFIC SAFETY PROBLEMS, and FACTORS INFLUENCING DRIVER PERFORMANCE
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Objective:
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To develop an understanding of the
nature of the traffic safety problem, to
instill in each student a sense of
"Recognition of behaviors that affect
driver performance and make
conscious a sense of responsibility for
its solution."
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Time:
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Traffic Safety Problems: 25 minutes
Factors Influencing Driver Performance: 20 minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Breaking the Accident Chain of Events"
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Introduction:
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DRIVING EMERGENCIES
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Objective:
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To identify common driving emergencies
and their counter measures
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Time:
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40 Minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Understanding Car Crashes"
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Introduction:
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OCCUPANTS RESTRAINTS AND CRASH PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Objective:
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Identify the rationale for having and using restraints and protective equipment.
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Time:
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20 Minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Reducing Your Risks in the Crash"
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Introduction:
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ALCOHOL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
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Objective:
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To identify the effects of alcohol on roadway users.
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Time:
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60 Minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Sober Thoughts on Drinking and Driving."
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Introduction:
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1.
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THE LAWS: TRAFFIC LAWS AND PROCEDURES.
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2.
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LAWS OF NATURE (PHYSICAL FORCES THAT INFLUENCE DRIVER CONTROL).
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Objective:
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To identify the requirements of the rationale
for applicable driving laws and procedures
and to identify the physical forces that affect
driver control and vehicle performance in
order to influence drivers to comply in a
voluntary fashion with written law, and work
with, not against the laws of nature.
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Time:
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Traffic Laws and Procedures: 40 Minutes
Laws of Nature: 20 Minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Pass It On"
"Know Your Vital Signs"
"Driving in Bad Weather"
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Introduction:
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SPECIAL SKILLS FOR DIFFICULT DRIVING ENVIRONMENTS.
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PERCEPTUAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR DRIVING.
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Objective:
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To identify how special conditions affect driver and
performance, identify any techniques for
management of these conditions, and identify how
perceptual skills can affect driver performance.
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Time:
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Special Skills: 25 Minutes
Perceptual Skills: 35 Minutes.
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Visual Aid:
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"Sharing the Road"
"Using your Eyes Effectively"
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Introduction:
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING STRATEGIES
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Objective:
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To identify the concepts of defensive driving
and ways that they can be used by drivers to
reduce the chances of collisions and the
resulting injuries, deaths and financial losses.
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Time:
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40 Minutes
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Visual Aid:
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"Road Rage"
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713-664-4808
Fax: 713-664-4898
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Traffic and Work Related Accidents
713-664-2746
2656 S. Loop West, Suite 305
Houston, TX 77054
Not Certified by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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