Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving Topic Guide

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving entails altering driver behavior to prevent accidents caused by hazards on the road or in the vehicle. These resources include training that will help drivers deal with situations before they arise.


Automotive Fleet Magazine's Avoiding Accidents with Defensive Driving, 2020, How to Avoid Wrong-Way Drivers and How to Deal with High-Risk Drivers, 2019


CASTA's Defensive Driving for Transit Operators Certification Program


CTAA's PASS Training


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)'s Defensive Driving Tips, 2015 and Tips for Bus and Truck Drivers, 2023


National RTAP's Defensive Driving 2 The Point Cards, 2018 and Safety Training and Rural Transit (START), 2018


Ohio LTAP's The Professional Driver Paratransit Driver Training Program, 2016


Oklahoma Safety Council's Defensive Driving: Employer Refresher Tips, 2019


Texas Department of Insurance's Take 5: Defensive Driving, 2020

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Updated February 15, 2023

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