Driving Safety in Hazardous Weather equips drivers with essential knowledge on navigating dangerous weather conditions.
16 minutes |
SKU: AT136 |
Language(s): EN / ES / FR |
Produced 2024
SKU:
AT136
Language(s):
EN / ES / FR
Updated:
2024
Length
16 minutes
Training Objectives
Recognize the unique driving challenges posed by hazardous weather conditions Learn strategies for maintaining control during adverse weather Understand how to adjust driving techniques for different weather scenarios Build confidence in handling emergency situations caused by weather hazards
Course Overview
Your driving safety is significantly impacted by the weather—not just the type of vehicle you drive, but how you adapt to sudden changes in road conditions. In Driving Safety in Hazardous Weather, you’ll develop an understanding of how to navigate challenging weather scenarios. This course goes beyond basic defensive driving, helping you anticipate and respond to the risks that come with hazardous weather.
Through this course, we’ll examine how various weather conditions affect roadways and vehicles, covering essential techniques for driving in ice, snow, high winds, rain, and fog. You’ll learn how to properly adjust your speed, following distance, and vehicle controls based on current conditions. This training also provides actionable safety tips for maintaining control and avoiding common hazards specific to each type of weather.
Driving Safety in Hazardous Weather emphasizes proactive decision-making, encouraging drivers to adopt a mindset of caution and preparedness. It’s not just about following the basic rules but about fostering a habit of risk anticipation and adjustment in real time. You’ll gain insights into emergency protocols and best practices to keep yourself and others safe on the road, even when visibility is low or traction is compromised. And you’ll also learn ways to assess potential risks according to the type of weather, getting a better understanding of how these weather conditions sometimes form—and what you should look out for when you’re on the road.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to recognize, assess, and react appropriately to hazardous weather conditions, ensuring safer journeys for yourself and those around you.
This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.
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How will this course help me improve my driving skills?
This course will teach you not only about the different risks posed by different types of dangerous weather, but preparation and road safety tips for dealing with these risks as they arise.
Will this course help me get more proactive about my approach to hazardous weather?
Yes, this course not only emphasizes preventing issues, but learning how to deal with potential risks as the weather changes. You can’t always control when weather strikes, but you can improve your knowledge about the risks and learn how to change your driving patterns in hazardous weather.
What kind of information does the course cover?
The course covers key statistics about weather risks, different ways to spot hazards on the road, preventative measures for making sure your risks are as low as possible, and other driving techniques that can help you navigate hazardous weather as safely as possible.
What types of insights can I expect from the course?
You’ll gain knowledge of the largest types of road risks, learn how some weather develops and why, and learn how to alter your driving to minimize risks in different environments and weather situations.
Will this course guarantee I never get into an accident?
No, there is never any guarantee that being on the road can be accident-free. However, using the tips recommended in this course can potentially reduce your risk of serious accidents, as well as teach you about what types of risks to expect in different conditions like high winds.
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