Defensive Driving: Hazardous Weather

Content
1 module

Difficulty
Basic

Rating

Course Length
15 mins

Instructor
Lori Whitesides

Description

This course addresses the diverse and potentially deadly forms of weather, including rain, snow, ice, fog, and wind. Recognizing that hazardous weather conditions significantly impact visibility and responsiveness, the course emphasizes the importance of understanding friction loss, a common factor leading to accidents. The curriculum extends to cover various preventable factors that can exacerbate unsafe situations. This training is a part of the broader "Defensive Driver" program, focusing on five key aspects of weather-related safety.

Objectives

  • Describe the impact of hazardous weather conditions on visibility and responsiveness
  • Identify friction loss as a common factor leading to accidents in adverse weather
  • Recognize the diverse forms of hazardous weather, including rain, snow, ice, fog, and wind
  • Describe the principles of how friction works in driving and its significance for vehicle control
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safe driving practices during winter conditions

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion

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Defensive Driving - Hazardous Weather
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