Defensive Driving Techniques

Master safer, smarter driving habits with expert-backed techniques to avoid risks and stay alert on the road.

Overview:

Driving isn’t just about reaching your destination—it’s about arriving safely. This Defensive Driving Techniques course is designed for individuals who want to refine their driving awareness, decision-making, and hazard response in a range of driving conditions. You’ll learn how to anticipate risks, stay focused under pressure, and make split-second choices with confidence—all based on proven methods and expert strategies.

Whether you’re new behind the wheel or have been driving for years, this course helps you refresh your mindset and stay road-ready. Taught through an online, flexible format, it’s built to fit your schedule without needing to attend any training centres. You'll gain knowledge that’s useful for personal safety and helpful for professional driving roles. Learn smarter ways to think behind the wheel—not just steer it.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand core principles behind defensive driving techniques and safety rules.
• Recognise and respond to road hazards with better judgement.
• Improve concentration to reduce common distractions while driving.
• Learn safe following distances and smooth braking strategies.
• Interpret road signs, conditions, and other drivers' behaviours effectively.
• Increase awareness in poor weather and low visibility situations.

Who is this Course For:

• Drivers looking to sharpen their safety and awareness skills.
• Learners preparing for theory or hazard perception driving tests.
• Fleet drivers required to reduce on-road risk exposure.
• Taxi and delivery drivers aiming to improve safety records.
• Individuals with driving penalties seeking to rebuild confidence.
• Parents teaching teenagers good habits behind the wheel.
• Anyone returning to driving after a long break.
• Drivers working towards insurance discounts or safer driving status.

Career Path :

• Delivery Driver – £25,000 average annual salary
• Taxi Driver – £27,000 average annual salary
• Driving Instructor – £30,000 average annual salary
• Courier – £24,000 average annual salary
• Fleet Driver Supervisor – £33,000 average annual salary
• Road Safety Officer – £35,000 average annual salary