Defensive Driving (Light Vehicle) - TTT Training Service | in Dammam - Riyadh - Jeddah - Makkah

1. Introduction to Train the Trainer Program

• Instructor roles and responsibilities including (knowledge transfer, skill development, safety culture promotion, performance assessment, professional competencies)

• Regulatory framework including (NHTSA defensive driving guidelines, NSC Defensive Driving Course principles, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 training requirements, certification standards)

• Training program development including (needs assessment, program objectives establishment, curriculum design, content sequencing, resource identification)

2. Defensive Driving Technical Content

2.1 Collision Prevention and Vehicle Control

• Collision prevention fundamentals per NHTSA including (leading causes, Smith System application, risk management principles, preventability analysis)

• Vehicle dynamics and control including (center of gravity, weight transfer, traction principles, braking systems, emergency maneuvers, ABS operation)

• Speed management per NHTSA including (posted limits, conditions-based adjustment, stopping distance calculations, curve speed formulas, rollover prevention)

2.2 Space Management and Hazard Recognition

• Following distance methodology per NSC including (three-second rule application, adverse condition modifications, commercial vehicle considerations, tailgating hazards)

• Space cushion development including (front buffer maintenance, side clearance, rear protection, escape route identification, lane positioning)

• Visual scanning and hazard recognition per NHTSA including (systematic search patterns, mirror usage, blind spot checking, intersection hazards, highway risks)

2.3 Adverse Conditions and Distraction Management

• Weather and visibility challenges including (rain hydroplaning, fog visibility, wind control, snow and ice, night driving limitations, road surface conditions)

• Distraction and impairment per NHTSA including (mobile device usage, cognitive distractions, physical impairments, fatigue recognition, elimination strategies)

• Sharing the road including (vulnerable road users, commercial vehicle interaction, emergency vehicle response per traffic laws, right-of-way protocols)

2.4 Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance

• Pre-trip inspection procedures per NHTSA including (exterior checks, interior verification, tire condition, lights and signals, fluid levels, emergency equipment)

• Defect reporting including (inspection documentation, maintenance scheduling, out-of-service criteria, regulatory compliance, vehicle history tracking)

3. Adult Learning and Instructional Methods

3.1 Learning Principles and Design

• Adult learner characteristics including (self-directed nature, experience-based learning, goal orientation, relevancy focus, practical application need)

• Learning styles accommodation including (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing preference, multi-modal approaches)

• Instructional design models including (ADDIE model phases, Bloom's Taxonomy levels, learning objective writing using SMART criteria, assessment alignment)

3.2 Training Delivery Techniques

• Presentation methods including (lecture delivery, content organization, vocal variety, pacing management, visual aid integration)

• Interactive facilitation including (open-ended questioning, active listening, participation encouragement, group exercises, case study analysis, role-playing scenarios)

• Engagement strategies including (think-pair-share, brainstorming, polling questions, activity variety, energy management, technology integration)

4. Training Material Development

• Curriculum design including (content selection and sequencing, time allocation, topic prioritization, break scheduling, resource identification)

• Visual aid creation including (presentation slide design, video selection and usage, physical props, demonstration tools, copyright compliance)

• Participant materials including (training manuals, job aids development, quick reference cards, checklists, assessment instruments, certification documentation)

5. Classroom Facilitation Skills

5.1 Communication and Engagement

• Verbal and non-verbal communication including (clear articulation, vocal variety, eye contact, body language, gestures, questioning strategies)

• Participation techniques including (small group discussions, voluntary sharing, movement incorporation, humor usage, enthusiasm demonstration)

5.2 Managing Challenging Situations

• Difficult participant behaviors including (dominating talkers, non-participants, skeptics, know-it-alls, side conversations, intervention techniques)

• Time management including (schedule adherence, activity adjustment, tangent management, question parking, priority maintenance)

6. Practical Driving Assessment

6.1 Evaluation Design and Execution

• Behind-the-wheel evaluation including (route planning, diverse condition exposure, assessment criteria development, observable behaviors, performance standards)

• Safety considerations including (dual controls availability, instructor positioning, emergency intervention capability, weather conditions, student readiness)

6.2 Observation and Feedback

• Behavioral observation and documentation including (systematic monitoring, critical incident noting, scoring methods, checklist completion, record retention)

• Constructive feedback delivery including (specific observations, behavioral focus, balanced approach, actionable recommendations, private setting, timing optimization)

• Remedial training planning including (deficiency identification, additional practice scheduling, skill building exercises, reassessment timing, support provision)

7. Training Evaluation and Improvement

7.1 Kirkpatrick's Four Levels

• Reaction evaluation including (participant satisfaction surveys, course rating, instructor evaluation, material assessment, recommendation likelihood)

• Learning and behavior assessment including (knowledge tests, skill demonstrations, on-road observation, supervisor reports, competency verification)

• Results measurement including (collision reduction, violation decrease, near-miss reporting, cost savings, culture improvement metrics)

7.2 Continuous Improvement

• Data collection and analysis including (quantitative metrics, qualitative feedback, trend analysis, demographic differences, program effectiveness)

• Feedback integration including (participant suggestions, subject matter expert input, regulatory updates, best practice incorporation, curriculum revision)

8. Workplace Vehicle Safety Program Management

8.1 Fleet Safety Policy and Driver Management

• Policy development including (driver qualification standards, vehicle use authorization, prohibited behaviors, disciplinary procedures, incident reporting)

• Driver monitoring and accountability including (performance tracking, collision involvement, corrective action programs, recognition and incentive systems)

8.2 Program Administration

• Training scheduling and record keeping per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 including (new hire orientation, annual refresher, training documentation, certification maintenance, audit preparation)

• Regulatory compliance including (DOT requirements where applicable, state licensing laws, insurance mandates, industry standards, corporate policies)

9. HSE in Defensive Driving Programs

• Safety culture integration including (leadership commitment, employee engagement, communication strategies, safety meetings, recognition programs)

• Incident investigation including (investigation methodology, preventability assessment, contributing factor analysis, root cause determination, corrective action development)

• Environmental and health considerations including (vehicle emissions, idling reduction, ergonomic factors, fitness for duty, fatigue management)

10. Technology and Training Innovation

• E-learning integration including (online training modules, virtual classroom sessions, learning management systems, course assignment, progress tracking)

• Simulation technology including (driving simulators, virtual reality applications, mobile applications, microlearning delivery, gamification elements)

• Telematics and coaching including (vehicle monitoring systems, driver scoring algorithms, in-cab coaching devices, real-time feedback, performance summaries)

11. Case Studies and Practical Application

• Collision case study analysis including (real-world scenarios from Middle East operations, contributing factor identification, prevention strategy development)

• Training scenario development including (realistic situation design, role-play exercises, video-based training, discussion facilitation, learning point extraction)

• Regional training challenges including (extreme heat effects, sandstorm visibility, cultural communication, diverse learner populations, language barriers)

• The importance of proper training in defensive driving program success and collision prevention