One important piece of safety on the road is defensive driving. Drivers cannot control what other people on the road are going to do, so it’s important that they put themselves in a solid position to avoid the consequences of any risky actions others may take. Defensive driving involves being aware of potential issues and taking actions to avoid them before they occur, not merely reacting to hazards as they come along.

Many people drive in a reactionary manner, especially before training or experience teach them otherwise. They respond to what is going on around them but do not adequately consider the potential hazards posed by various situations. The goal of learning to drive defensively is to become a driver who is less reactionary and more proactive. Reducing risk through the avoidance of dangerous situations helps maintain driving safety on the road.

Most people are taught techniques for reducing risks on the road during their initial driver training. However, many other skills such as obeying traffic laws and the physical coordination of driving are also being taught to teen drivers at this time. This can make it difficult for them to retain the information on driving safety that they are being taught simultaneously. Refresher courses can help people of all ages remember to apply what they know and learn new techniques to reduce driving risks.

Teen drivers are fairly likely to get in an accident during their first 12 months of licensure. Most of these accidents will not involve serious injury. Sadly, however, 7,000 individuals between the ages of 16 and 20 do die on the roads every year. Reducing injury rates is one of the most important reasons for a teen driver to be trained in avoiding driving risks.

Anyone can benefit from learning more about defensive techniques for driving. Effective techniques are capable of reducing injury risk and improving driving safety for everyone on the road. A reduction in liability may mean reducing costs associated with insurance as well.

Some of the service areas that we support include Ellenwood, Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, Rex, and Stockbridge.   Be sure to sign up for your defensive driving class today. Call us at (678) 759-8558 or sign up here!