Practice makes perfect. This especially applies to driving. For an average person there is no other activity that we do as often, and in seconds, it can turn from a routine leisure drive to “close call”. That is why a defensive driving course can be an important life-saving gift for everyone. This is one way of showing how much you care.  It is save not only the life of someone you love but also save the life of a stranger.

The Driver and the Vehicle: A defensive driving class will address two of the most important conditions that can affect our driving.  The driver and the vehicle are the two conditions we have the most control over. First, the condition of the driver:  Is the driver impaired, physically or mentally challenged? Is the driver an inexperienced young driver that is likely to take risks, a middle aged driver that is distracted and often times driving under the stress and pressures of life or an older driver who may have limitations caused by  vision and hearing impairment, slowing reaction time, disabilities, medications,  diminishing concentration and illness?Second, the condition of the vehicle:  Every driver has the responsibility to purchase and maintain fuel-efficient vehicles, drive in a fuel-efficient way, combine trips to reduce fuel consumption and recycle when possible.

Insurance discounts: The monetary benefits of defensive driving vary depending on the location that you are in. In Georgia, with a clean driving record for 3 years, you may get as much as 10% discount off your insurance premium simply by taking a 6 hour defensive driving class from a certified defensive driving school. With the increasing automobile insurance premiums, this is a great reason to reduce your premium and put money back into your pocket.

Driving is a privilege not a right:  Based on this statement alone, we should strive to be better drivers. Defensive Driving courses provide you with an overview of traffic laws, rules and regulations and defensive driving techniques. The rise of better motorists results in a decrease of vehicle collisions, making roads safer for everyone. These driving courses are purpose driven by developing awareness and bringing responsible driving into a whole new light.

Defensive driving courses are often thought of as a tedious mandatory boring step closer to achieving road safety that is overrated. This goes especially for young drivers who are exhilarated having their hands on the wheel for the first time. On the contrary, Defensive Driving Classes are fun. Participants will rediscover truths and unlearn myths. There is no possible way that road safety can be overrated. The fact is driving is so open to risk that you will never know when or what can happen on the road. As much as man wants absolute safety, the best thing than can be done is to work on prevention based on statistics and a theoretical approach. Defensive driving courses expound mainly on the idea that rules are made to fortify the drive for safety, and combined with driver skill enhancement and awareness it would be a great achievement for your recipient.

The last and final reason for giving a defensive driving course need not be expounded on. It is the best if not perfect gift for everyone, because it “Saves Lives!”

  • Suzanne Carlton

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