DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE (DDC)

Introduction:
Bahrain Road statistics shows that 377,432 traffic violations, 1810 collisions and 76 fatalities were
reported in the year 2009. Road traffic accidents cost Bahrain economy more than half million dinars. In
Middle East and North African region recorded 73000 fatalities in year 2009 and expected to raise 94000
by year 2020.
Safer vehicle and highway designs may be saving many lives, but even transportation safety Engineers
cannot design safe drivers. Safe drivers are created through a personal commitment- a commitment to
drive in ways that save lives, time and money in spite of the conditions around them or the actions of
others. In other words, the person behind the wheel is responsible for reducing traffic violation and
collisions by learning to drive more safely and defensively.
The Defensive driving course is designed to provide tips for handling what you can control: yourself and
your vehicle. The course provides you with guide everyday driving conditions you cannot control:
Weather, light, traffic, roads and other drivers. This course will cultivate the habits which can make
difference between life and death, health and injury.

Course Outline:

Introduction to defensive driving

What are the driving risks
Three step DDC collision prevention formula
Occupant protection system
What is impaired driving
What physical condition affects driving
What mental condition affects driving
Distracted driving
Taking control of aggressive driving
Condition beyond your control
Safe driving distance
Avoid head on collision
Seven habits of defensive driving

Office: Al Hawaj Building, Office 51, Building 280, Road 5616, Block 356, Salmaniya, Kingdom Of Bahrain
Tel: 17001595 Fax: 17001650 Website: www.ricionline.com

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course participants are expected to:
Understand the need and benefits of defensive driving
Understanding to identify risky driving attitudes and behaviors
Understand the three basic steps in the DDC collision prevention formula
Understanding the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving abilities
Understand techniques to maintain control in adverse driving condition
Understand the required vehicle checks
Understand five uncontrollable driving condition contribute to collision and defensive driving to avoid
Understand hazards involved in passing
Understand how to avoid head on collision
Understand appropriate defensive strategy

Course Duration:
1 day course
Training Aids:
Hand-outs;
PowerPoint presentation;
Flip charts;
Discussions.
Course Fees:
BD 120/-

Relevant staffs for these courses are:

DDC is a program dedicated for all staffs that requires driving as part of their day to day activities.

Office: Al Hawaj Building, Office 51, Building 280, Road 5616, Block 356, Salmaniya, Kingdom Of Bahrain
Tel: 17001595 Fax: 17001650 Website: www.ricionline.com