Defensive Driving (CCOHS): Defensive Driving Basics
Last Updated 07/2025
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What you'll learn
Apply the five keys of defensive driving to enhance situational awareness and reduce the risk of accidents.
Manage space effectively by maintaining a safe following distance and adapting to road conditions.
Demonstrate proper communication techniques using vehicle signals, headlights, and mirrors to ensure clear intentions on the road.
Skills covered in this course
Description
Aligned with CCOHS occupational safety guidance, this course grounds workplace drivers in the five keys of defensive driving and the mindset that prevents collisions.
What this course covers:
- The five keys: alertness, space management, scanning, communication, and decision-making
- Avoiding aggressive driving and managing tailgating
- Adjusting speed for weather, road, and traffic conditions
- Applying proactive strategies to minimize on-road risk
Designed for Canadian workplace drivers and safety teams.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.
Defensive Driving (CCOHS): Defensive Driving Basics
Defensive Driving (CCOHS): Defensive Driving Basics
This course provides drivers with essential techniques to navigate the road safely by anticipating hazards, making informed decisions, and maintaining vehicle control. Emphasizing the five keys of defensive driving – alertness, space management, scanning, communication, and decision-making – this course equips participants with proactive strategies to minimize risks. Participants will also explore how to avoid aggressive driving behaviors, manage tailgating situations, and adjust their speed based on weather, road conditions, and traffic flow. By implementing these practices, drivers can significantly reduce accidents and enhance road safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alertness, space management, scanning, communication, and decision-making, the five keys of defensive driving.
Yes, it covers avoiding aggressive driving and managing tailgating situations.
It teaches adjusting speed for weather, road, and traffic conditions.
Applying proactive strategies to minimize on-road risk before problems occur.
Canadian workplace drivers and safety teams building a defensive driving foundation.
This course is designed for employees and supervisors who need to complete Defensive Driving (CCOHS): Defensive Driving Basics training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
