Behaviour Based Driving

This course lays out the foundation of Thinking Driver’s Five Fundamentals of defensive driving principles and practices.

It delivers core techniques and tips that help minimize risk and prevent incidents in spite of conditions and other drivers while delving into the internal processes that can influence a driver’s choice to take unnecessary risks.

Topics Covered:

• What attitude is and how it affects driving

• How to shift attitudinal gears from risky driving attitudes to positive ones

• How risk tolerance changes with emotional states and how to reduce risk

• Dealing with aggression from other drivers without retaliation

• How to avoid being drawn into competition and confrontational situations while driving

How to use the Five Fundamentals:

• Think and Look ahead

• Anticipate Hazards

• Keep your options Open

• Manage the Risk

• Control with Finesse