Defensive Driving
The term ‘Defensive Driving’ refers to the philosophy of driving that stresses anticipating dangerous situations and having awareness beyond what standard driving education teaches. Defensive Driving courses emphasize that expecting the worst and never taking anything for granted results in avoiding accidents. The courses not only teach best … Keep Reading → practices for avoiding accidents, but they also provide instruction in appropriate action in case of an emergency. There are a number of courses that teach this philosophy; perhaps most famous is the Defensive Driving Course offered by the National Safety Council. Many states take the concept of defensive driving very seriously. In some cases, existing traffic tickets can be forgiven if the person agrees to take a defensive driving course. Some insurance companies offer lower car insurance premiums for drivers who have taken these classes. Of course, the greatest benefit is the increased awareness and preparation as a driver.
