Course Outline 

Module 1: Foundations of Defensive Driving

• Understanding defensive driving principles

• Accident causation and preventability

• Driver attitude, behavior, and responsibility

• Recognizing unsafe driving habits and correcting them

• Case Study: Preventable accidents and lessons learned

Module 2: Vehicle Safety, Inspection, and Handling

• Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks

• Identifying common mechanical faults

• Safe vehicle operation: acceleration, braking, steering, and stability control

• Tire management, fluid levels, and instrument monitoring

• Practical Exercise: Conducting a full vehicle inspection

Module 3: Hazard Recognition and Road Risk Management

• Reading the road: traffic patterns, blind spots, and situational awareness

• Managing distractions, fatigue, and night driving challenges

• Weather-related hazards: rain, fog, flooding, and poor visibility

• Sharing the road with motorcycles, pedestrians, and heavy trucks

• Workshop: Hazard identification simulation

Module 4: Emergency Response, Crisis Handling, and Safety Management

• Emergency braking, skid control, and evasive maneuvers

• Responding to accidents, breakdowns, and roadside incidents

• Safety management systems for transport operations

• Communication protocols during emergencies

• Practical Drill: Simulated emergency response exercise

Module 5: Professional Conduct, Eco-Driving, and Continuous Improvement

• Driver professionalism, ethics, and communication

• Passenger safety and comfort management

• Fuel-efficient driving techniques and minimizing vehicle wear

• Recordkeeping, reporting, and continuous safety improvement

• Final Activity: Developing a personal defensive driving improvement plan