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
In-car training, focused on accident-avoidance and essential skills needed to stay safe and confident on the road. Students learn hazard recognition, space management, safe following distances, speed control, and defensive driving techniques for handling driving responsibilities in this complex Bay Area highway transportation system. The lesson also helps to identify and correct and any bad habits and will review any prior citations or collisions experienced. 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 past citations and collisions experienced
- 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.