A course designed to enhance safe vehicle operation by stressing theory and principles of defensive driving in both emergency and non-emergency situations. This class is not designed to teach the student to drive, but rather to explain how emergency driving differs from non-emergency driving.The course requires 16 hours of instruction (100% attendance required for certification), 8 hours classroom and 8 hours of practical exercises consisting of a cone and road course.

Prerequisites: Students must have a valid driver’s license in order to participate in the practical exercises.  Students must be 18 years of age (minimum) to receive certification.