Defensive Driving Course Training Outline
This course aims to train and encourage occupational drivers to be safe, competent and socially responsible drivers.
- Valid Class 3 driving license
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Objective assessment using Driver Development Tool System
- Individual driving assessment
A certificate will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course.
Benefits of Defensive Driving Course
Maintaining High Alert
Educate drivers on the importance of having adequate rest to ensure good mental and emotional well-being to maintain high alert on the road.
Enhance Driving Knowledge
Equip drivers with better knowledge to manoeuvre their vehicles and the ability to better identify risk driving habits to create safer roads for the community.
Keep Abreast of Regulations
Refresh and update on the latest traffic rules and regulations to avoid violations that lead to traffic summon and demerit points.
Minimise Downtime and Safe Driving
Minimise vehicle downtime and safe vehicle manoeuvre by learning to perform vehicle daily checks and basic maintenance on their own.
Cultivate Good Driving Habits
Inculcate good driving habits to achieve better fuel efficiency by gentle acceleration and deceleration and operating in the vehicle green zone.
Enhance Safe Driving Skills
The use of Driver Development Tool System provides an objective assessment with visual evidence (Real-time video recording) to complement trainers' observation to enhance driver's driving skills.
About Driver Development Tools System
Driver Development Tool System is a visual-based management software that allows trainers to utilize performance data for analytics purposes. It tracks and observes a driver's driving habits using real-time video recording and GPS tracking technology which objectively measures the following:
Cornering Manoeuvre
Braking Approach
Vehicle Acceleration
Steering Stability
Gear
Control
Eye Focus and Head Movement
Components of Driver Development Tool System
It enables the driver to see the rear when reversing
It helps to detect weight transfer within the vehicle
Leveraging on satelite to track vehicle's location
To capture and record driver's eye focus and head movement.
To ensure safe distancing from the front vehicle.
Training Itinerary
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Part One
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0900-1015 hrs |
Theoretical Training
- Hearts and Minds (Driver's attributes) - Updating Traffic Police Accident Statistics - Driver's Physical and Mental Conditions - Common Driving Errors and Violations |
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| 1015-1030 hrs | Tea Break | |||
| 1030-1130 hrs |
- The Driving Environments
- Interacting with Other Road Users - Vehicle Safety and Recovery Systems |
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Part Two
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1130-1200 hrs |
Daily Inspections
- Daily checks - Basic Vehicle Maintenance |
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| 1200-1300 hrs | Lunch Break | |||
Part Three
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| 1300-1345 hrs |
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| 1345-1430 hrs |
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| 1430-1515 hrs |
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| 1515-1600 hrs |
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Part Four
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1600-1615 hrs | Course De-Brief for All Participants | ||
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Training Venue
Ascent Automotive Pte Ltd 3 Gambas Crescent, #01-10, Nordcom One, Singapore 757088 |
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