Defensive Driving School

This Driver Improvement Program is sponsored by the Bucks County Bar Association and is a National Safety Council developed, certified and approved course which provides a series of driver training classes, used internationally to train drivers in preventing motor vehicle collisions.  The object is implemented through the Defensive Driving Course.

Training involves: a video matched to each session’s topic; case studies and written exercises; interactive class discussions and exercises; specific techniques to avoid all types of traffic collisions despite the actions of other drivers.

WHAT IS DEFENSIVE DRIVING?

Definition of defensive driving
Preventable collisions
DDC collision-prevention formula

PERSONAL CHOICES: DRUGS & DRIVING

Effects of drugs and alcohol on the driver
State and local DWI/DUI laws
Defenses against impaired drivers

YOU - THE DRIVER

Physical and mental conditions that effect driving

DEFENSIVE DRIVING STRATEGIES

Avoiding collisions   
Following distance

THE CONDITIONS OF DRIVING

Lighting 
Road     
Traffic mix                
Urban vs. Rural Issues
Vehicle                      
Weather

OCCUPANT PROTECTION

Airbags                  
Child safety
Seatbelts

COURSE FEES AND MATERIALS

Total Cost:  $50.00 (Cash, Credit Cards or Money Orders ONLY, personal checks will not be accepted).  Payment must be made prior to the actual course.  You will need to bring a pen or pencil with you, all other materials are provided.

VIOLATIONS

If you were sent by the court system as part of your probation, please be advised that failure to attend class may result in points being assessed on your license, fines imposed and possible increase in insurance rates.

TO SCHEDULE CLASS

After you have contacted the Traffic School (215-348-9413 x110), you will be assigned a specific date.  There is a limited number of students per class, therefore only under extreme circumstances may an assigned class date be rescheduled. 

Please be advised this is a six hour class held on Saturdays.  You MUST attend the class in order to obtain your Certificate of Completion. 

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