What is defensive driving?
Defensive driving involves being vigilant about your surroundings, anticipating potential scenarios, and responding safely and staying alive. It is the skill of traveling from Point A to Point B safely by focusing not only on your own driving responsibilities but also on effectively managing the mistakes of other motorists. Defensive drivers have two primary objectives: avoiding collisions and preventing citations.
Defensive Driving Expert – 2 hours of in-car instruction
The defensive driving course has helped many errant drivers who have been involved collisions or have received citations. Our Driving Analyst will work individually with each student by:
- Reviewing all past collisions and citations
- Evaluating the student’s current driving performance
- Providing a brief commentary drive, optional
- Introducing Smith System Defensive Driving techniques
- Assisting the student in developing proper defensive driving skills and attitude
Certificate & insurance discount
The Driver Analyst will provide a comprehensive written evaluation of the student’s driving performance. A certificate of completion will be issued. Some insurance companies may offer a premium discount, so please check with your insurer to determine eligibility.
Location for training
Meet at Bay Area Driving School Headquarters located 1070 A Street Hayward, near Foothill Blvd. There is a large mural on the side of our building.
Corporate defensive driving
We offer both classroom and in-car corporate training with our Defensive Driving Experts. Training will be customized for your industry and specific employee needs. Training can be provided at your location. Employees will receive a Certificate of Completion for their file. For more details, please contact our training coordinator at info@bayareadriving.com or 510-886-1016.
Health & Safety
At Bay Area Driving School, the health and safety of our customers and community are our top priorities. There have been many changes since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Student not allowed to take lesson if they ill or experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms (i.e. sore throat, cough, fever, body aches, etc.).
- Vehicle’s high touch points will be disinfected between lessons.
- Hand sanitizer always available in training vehicles.
- Face mask are optional, per instructor’s discretion.