What does the R in safer stand for?
SAFER stands for Space, Attitude, Foresight, Eyesight and Responsibility. Course Content: SAFER System of Defensive Driving. Fatigue and Driving.
What is the ultimate objective of defensive driving?
It is a form of training for motor vehicle drivers that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving. Its aim is to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others.
What is the importance of defensive driving?
Defensive driving describes the practice of drivers who consciously reduce the dangers associated with driving. Defensive driving techniques reduce the likelihood of a collision or incident and can even save costs related to vehicle maintenance and fuel consumption, by driving smoothly and steadily.
What does defensive driving teach you?
Defensive driving courses teach drivers safe techniques to proactively anticipate and effectively react to a variety of hazards including careless actions by other drivers, poor visibility and road conditions due to dangerous weather conditions, and dangers triggered by various physical and emotional states.
Can you do defensive driving on your learners?
Learner licence holders You’ll be able to attend a defensive driving course once you’ve had your learner licence for four months or have had at least 50 hours driving experience.
What is a driver’s reaction time?
Driver reaction time is the length of time it takes for a person or system to respond to a given stimulus or event. On the road, distractions, speed, driving experience, and physical and cognitive fitness can seriously affect reaction times.
Is the amount of time it takes a driver to react to a hazard?
Any driving behaviour that increases the amount of time taken to react, or reduces the amount of time available in which to react, places you at higher risk of a serious car accident. The average driver takes approximate ¾ of a second to recognize a threat and ¾ of a second to apply the brakes.
What is the 4 second rule and how do you we achieve it?
The 4 second rule’s main purpose is to ensure drivers stay at least 4 seconds behind the car in front of them. 4 seconds is proven to be the adequate distance to prevent crashes, contradicting previous estimates of 2-3 seconds.