Defensive Driving (Train the Trainer)

The OSHA Digital Defensive Driving Train the Trainer certification prepares individuals to deliver professional defensive-driving education. It combines advanced road-safety techniques with instructional methods, learner management, practical demonstrations, performance evaluation, and constructive feedback.

1. Defensive Driving: Explain the principles and importance of defensive driving.
2. Driver Behaviour: Understand how attitudes and decisions affect road safety.
3. Traffic Regulations: Review relevant road laws and driver responsibilities.
4. Hazard Recognition: Identify and anticipate developing road hazards.
5. Collision Avoidance: Apply strategies that help prevent road incidents.
6. Vehicle Safety: Complete routine safety checks and maintenance reviews.
7. Teaching Methods: Apply adult-learning and instructional principles.
8. Classroom Management: Engage learners and manage different classroom situations.
9. Practical Training: Demonstrate defensive-driving techniques safely.
10. Evaluation: Assess learner performance and provide constructive feedback.

• Current and aspiring driving instructors
• Fleet and transport managers
• Workplace and transportation safety officers
• Human-resources and training professionals
• Law-enforcement officers delivering road-safety education
• Individuals interested in defensive-driving instruction

• Develop the ability to teach defensive-driving techniques effectively.
• Support improved road safety by educating safer drivers.
• Expand professional opportunities in driver and safety training.
• Build detailed knowledge of road hazards and defensive techniques.
• Achieve certification demonstrating defensive-driving training competence.

The certification requires successful completion of three assessment components:

1. Written examination: Multiple-choice questions covering defensive-driving principles, traffic laws, hazards, and instructional methods.
2. Practical assessment: A driving evaluation covering hazard recognition, collision avoidance, and safe-driving techniques.
3. Teaching demonstration: Delivery of a sample lesson assessing communication, instructional ability, and classroom management.