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Driving Safety: The Basics
Learn about the basics of driving and the best practices for sharing the road with other vehiclesPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 20m in English
Course Description
Every year, traffic fatalities claim the lives of over one million people worldwide. While roads and highways can be dangerous places, knowing how to safely navigate them can help you avoid serious accidents and injury, and by equipping your vehicle with the proper safety equipment, you are better prepared to handle any possible issues that might arise. But what should you do if you find yourself in an accident? How do you handle a driver who has road rage and is driving aggressively?
In this course on Driving Basics, we will discuss the best practices for safe driving. We will cover the fundamentals of driving, as well as explain how to safely navigate in traffic around large vehicles and in poor weather conditions. We will also talk about what you should do if you encounter a driver that exhibits road rage, and you will learn what you need to do in the event of an accident.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss the importance of safe driving and the fundamentals of navigating roads and highways
- Prepare to drive safely by equipping your vehicle with the proper safety equipment
- Explain how to drive in poor weather conditions and at night
- Explore best practices for sharing the road with other vehicles, including large vehicles
- Recognize and respond to distracted driving and drivers exhibiting road rage
- Handle an emergency and know what to do in the event of an accident
Key Takeaways
- Every year, traffic fatalities claim the lives of over one million people worldwide.
- Knowing how to safely navigate roads and highways can help you avoid serious accidents and injury.
- Equipping your vehicle with the proper safety equipment leaves you better prepared to handle issues that might arise.
- The course covers driving fundamentals, navigating in traffic around large vehicles, and driving in poor weather conditions.
- The course explains how to respond to a driver exhibiting road rage and what to do in the event of an accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does this course cover?
It covers the fundamentals of driving, how to safely navigate in traffic around large vehicles and in poor weather conditions, what to do when encountering a driver who exhibits road rage, and what you need to do in the event of an accident.
What will I learn about driving in difficult conditions?
You will learn how to drive in poor weather conditions and at night, as covered in the lesson on driving at night and in bad weather.
Does this course address aggressive drivers and road rage?
Yes. The course discusses what you should do if you encounter a driver who exhibits road rage and is driving aggressively, and it covers distracted driving and road rage.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills including defensive driving, basic safety training, bus driving, highway driving, transportation safety, and truck driving.
How is the course structured?
It is organized into lessons covering preparing to drive safely, driving fundamentals, driving with other vehicles, driving at night and in bad weather, distracted driving and road rage, handling an emergency, and a conclusion.
