Defensive Driving Training Video

[taebby]

The best thing my defensive driving teacher taught me years ago was this - "Just pretend like everyone else on the road has no idea what they're doing." in anticipation for them to actually do something stupid. This has been true most times I'm out driving, particularly for people coming into my lane without indicating, like going straight ahead even though they're in a turning lane. I assume anyone in a turning lane might go straight, and that's saved me a few times.

[Gary-ldht]

Probably the best defensive driving film I've seen. One other tip: If possible, after passing any vehicle, allow at least the 3 second distance before reentering lane and NEVER slow down to less than the speed of the vehicle you passed.

[HatsuneMikuD]

As a new driver with a learners permit, I've already experienced tailgaters and after watching this video I feel like I learned a lot more to become a safe driver.

[chiefcollinsgh]

Getting to know the ethics in defensive driving is critical and must be adhered to by all road users. I am very grateful for this insight.

[JamesSmith-jqjc]

This is all good advice, I wish people gave themselves more time to get where they need to be. EVERYONE seems to be speeding AND tailgating, cars and worst of all, TRUCKS. I recommend the right lane, it's the slow lane and you've usually have an " OUT " available.

[GerbenWijnja]

15:38 "wait until you can see both of the headlights in your rear view mirror before merging". This goes for overtaking cars as well. A rule of thumb is to have at least 2 seconds of space between two vehicles, and if you don't wait until you see the other car's headlights before merging, then you are definately within those 2 seconds from the car behind you.

[markadams]

This free vid is quick, to the point, and short. So, I use it as a safety training module at work. If you have employees that drive company vehicles, I recommend this vid. Thanks for posting it.

[ShiaGirl]

I remember I was on the road a few days ago waiting to go on the main road. The lane I wanted to go in had traffic, so I had to wait. The man behind me immediately blew me because he wanted to go in the lane that was free. Based on how my car was set, there was no way he could move from behind me. I said to myself, "All you have to do is wait." The only thing he could really do is honk is horn and shout, but I would just ignore him until it were safe to move.

[BerryTheBnnuy]

It might make intuitive sense to pass a distracted or drunk driver to put them behind you, but if you do that, keep in mind that there's a good chance you'll eventually have your forward progress slowed by traffic in front of you. At that point, the drunk or distracted driver will catch up and be behind you... Trust me when I say the last thing you want is to have a drunk or distracted driver BEHIND you.


If you absolutely have to share the road with them, it's best to keep them in front of you and give them extra space. That way, when/if they cause an accident by rear ending someone, it's not you they rear end. The extra space is so if they go off the road or out of their lane and get into an accident, you'll have time to stop and avoid it.

[andrewsmith]

I was surprised by this video. It is actually useful. I whish I was shown this video prior to getting my driver's license. I had to learn these techniques through personal experiences.

[gregoryross.]

the 'following-distance' rule I learned in the 1960s when I passed my driving test was: for every 10 miles per hour of speed you are travelling at, keep back one car-length from the vehicle in front of you. So, if you are travelling at 60 miles per hour, you should stay six car-lengths behind the vehicle in front of you. At 80 miles per hour, you stay eight car lengths behind the vehicle in front of you. Good and useful video, thank you.

[koleyk]

Awesome video. Cars are real fun, if you handle them carefully, and judiciously. And remember.. Driving licence is provided to drive a motor, not to kill.

[Iwolffeman]

One glaring issue is the suggestion you turn on your lights “before” it gets too dark. The problem with that suggestion is, it assumes the driver is consciously thinking. The human brain can only “consciously” think of four to five things at any given moment. The proper suggestion here should be...ALWAYS drive with your headlights AND TAILLIGHTS, AT ALL TIMES. This habit will eliminate having to “think” about lighting conditions.

[charlieabel]

I understand pulling over for tailgaters, but at the same time it also tells them that if they tailgate then everyone will just pullover for them and it encourages tailgating

[dhgswiftkiller]

Tips for not pissing off drivers around you- #1 dont sit in the passing lane #2 dont cut people off #3 learn how to correctly zipper merge #4 pay attention to the light when sitting on an intersection isntead of looking around or at your phone

[jbenthere]

Very good video. I've been driving for 44 years. I learned to drive in the Chicago area in snow and ice. I spent 40 years in LA where the traffic is ridiculous. I actually learned a couple of new things in this video. My only gripe would be the disclaimer on the screen. I understand that it's probably a liability issue like the warning label on the rat poison saying "Not to be taken internally". I would've enjoyed the video more if you could've lowered the disclaimer to the bottom of the screen. I'm sure everyone would've still seen it there.

[quilino]

Stop using your cell phones when driving, check all vehicles mirrors side front and rear every 8 seconds. remember driving is something serious it can get you killed or someone else

[ericphantri]

1 check before drive, readjust mirror, and seat to most comfortable position and brake paddle throttle leg room

2 check the gas, the gauge and mileage before and after each trip

3 during driving always look on mirror every 2 minutes to know your position and next lane and rear to know in case emergency you know your safe exit

4 keep front and rear cars distance so each 10 miles/ hr atleast 1 car lenght

5 / nevee accelerate or decellerate sudden always keep smooth acceleration to help engine

[rafinityfashionstore]

This is nice..i had this training in Philippines LTFRB....School bus operators and drivers are required to have this training..and this serves as a great review..Thank you very much..Cant wait to share this to my co-operators for review...

[DCMook]

Going on my first, completely solo road trip on Friday. I’ve driven for years, but this video really calmed the nerves. Thanks for uploading!