Defensive Driving

The National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC4) trains drivers to avoid collisions and promotes an attitude of mutual understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road.

The National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) trains drivers to avoid collisions and promotes an attitude of mutual  understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road.

This Safety Alert provides an overview on the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) and provides the vehicle safety checklist to help all drivers stay safe. The program aims to teach the techniques of the defensive driver including how to: 

  • Influence and challenge participants to modify their behind the wheel behaviors and attitudes so they will choose to drive safely, responsibly, and lawfully.
  • Provide participants with new, correct, or reinforced knowledge, skills, and techniques to avoid collisions and violations.
Download this safety alert in English or Spanish to learn more about defensive driving.