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Defensive Driving for Truckers

About the Training

Defensive driving is the foundation every other safe-driving skill builds on. This training covers the essentials for commercial drivers — adjusting speed for conditions, maintaining a proper space cushion, and anticipating hazards before they develop.

What You'll Learn

  • Adjust speed proactively for changing road conditions
  • Maintain a four-second following distance, extended to ten in poor weather
  • Apply core defensive driving techniques in a commercial vehicle
  • Anticipate and respond to the actions of other drivers

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