Collision Avoidance

  • 4 topics | 28m 1s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Each year, tens of thousands of people are injured or killed in vehicle collisions. That's why it's important that all drivers understand the challenges that face them on the nation's roads and highways. In this course, you'll learn about types of collisions and how to avoid them, how to deal with emergency stop situations such as skids and shoulder drops, how to prevent collisions by properly negotiating intersections, and techniques for dealing with common distractions. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • recognize the four types of collisions and their causes
  • recognize strategies for avoiding the four main types of collision
  • identify the precautions used to control vehicle skids
  • identify procedures for safely negotiating intersections
  • identify measures to regain control of a vehicle in a shoulder drop
  • identify techniques for dealing with driving distractions

IN THIS COURSE

  • Collisions
    7m
  • Handling Skids
    5m
  • Negotiating Intersections
    8m
  • Dealing with Distractions
    5m

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