OBJECTIVE:
On completion of the course, participants will learn strategies for:
• Road Safety and Defensive Driving
• Driving Standards & Conduct
• Braking Techniques and Distances
• Water Crossing
CONTENT:
• The role vehicle components play in safe driving
• The role of attitude in safe driving
• How to shift an unsafe attitude into a positive attitude
• Hazard recognition and identification
• Responding to specific hazards in a way that avoids risk
• The activities performed by safe and attentive drivers
• Tips on effective observation of the road around you
• An explanation of signaling and when certain signals are appropriate
• Basic Nigeria traffic laws
• The legal consequences of traffic violations
• How to safely travel when near other vehicles
• An explanation of the various traffic lights and what they mean
• The dangers of distracted driving
• How to drive without distraction
• Driving in different conditions, including:
• Safe and effective steering techniques
• Safe and effective parking techniques
• How to deal with emergency driving situations, such as:
o Skidding
o Brake and accelerator malfunctions
o Tyre problems
o Burned-out headlights
o Vehicle fires
o Dropping off the pavement
• What to do when a collision in inevitable
• Other challenges
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Jan, 2025
2ND BATCH: 20th – 23rd May, 2025
3RDBATCH: 23rd – 26th Sept, 2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos