Winter Driving Safety: National Safety Council Resources

In Illinois, drivers who completed DDC courses experienced

13 percent fewer negligent driving arrests and 19 percent

fewer collisions than those who did not.

Winter, Your Car, and You

Driving in the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council (NSC) to make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.       Read more

The NSC offers a quality Defensive Driving Safety Course (DDC).                                                                                                         

Who would benefit from this training?

Experienced licensed drivers; organizations that want a driver improvement course for their employees; and traffic violators required to take a driver improvement course by the court.

What your drivers will learn:

• Practical knowledge and techniques to avoid traffic collisions and violations

• Why choosing safe, responsible, and lawful driving behaviors and habits makes personal and   financial sense

• Factors one can control before driving, from emotions to vehicle maintenance

• How to drive defensively in unpredictable conditions

• How driver attitude and behavior can help prevent collisions and poor decision-making

• How to prevent collisions and recognize potential hazards

NSC local chapters offer economical on-site training to meet organizational needs.

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