Technical Name: TRAINING COURSE IN PREVENTIVE (DEFENSIVE) DRIVING CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
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What is the objective of the Defensive Driving Course?
The objective of the Defensive Driving Course, delivered in English, is to train drivers of light and heavy vehicles to adopt conscious, technical, and preventive behavior in traffic. The course applies international methodologies to reduce risk, improve decision-making, and enhance road safety in multilingual corporate and logistics environments.
Thus, instead of merely reacting to dangerous situations, participants learn to anticipate and neutralize them. This technical approach turns the driver into an active safety agent, fostering a culture of prevention that directly impacts accident rates, operational costs, and regulatory compliance.
What technical criteria define defensive driving behavior in situations of loss of traction and emergency braking on wet roads?
In wet road conditions, defensive driving begins well before the braking moment. Therefore, it requires early reading of the environment, precise speed adjustment, and a conscious posture that avoids abrupt maneuvers. Thus, the combination of technique and emotional control allows the driver to maintain vehicle stability even in adverse conditions, where every meter demands calculated decisions.
Applicable technical criteria:
| Technical Criterion | Direct Application |
|---|---|
| Gradual speed reduction | Prevents hydroplaning and loss of control |
| Use of engine brake and intermittent braking | Maintains traction without wheel lock |
| Smooth and progressive steering | Preserves trajectory and axle stability |
| Tires in good condition | Ensures water drainage and effective grip |
Ignoring these criteria means driving under the illusion of control. On wet or slippery roads, the difference between maintaining control or losing it in seconds is directly tied to true technical mastery, not to subjective confidence. Thus, where improvisation fails, technique prevails.
Defensive Driving Course: How to integrate occupational risk analysis into the daily routine of light and heavy vehicle drivers within fleet management?
Effective integration of occupational risk analysis occurs when the driver is no longer seen as just an executor of tasks, but rather as an active agent in operational safety. Therefore, fleet management must convert behavioral data into strategic decisions involving training, preventive maintenance, and continuous assessment routines.
Smart integration strategies:
Periodic evaluation of driving behavior via telemetry;
Feedback sessions based on actual risk indicators;
Implementation of safety protocols aligned with NR 01 and ISO 45001;
Inclusion of specific training for high-risk routes and operations.
What is the importance of psychophysical and behavioral evaluation of the driver in the context of defensive driving?
Driver performance goes beyond handling the steering wheel. It is rooted in the balance between body, mind, and intent. Psychophysical evaluation identifies imbalances which, if ignored, tend to emerge on the sharpest curves, not on the road, but in the mind.
Key aspects evaluated and their impact on driving:
| Evaluated Aspect | Impact on Driving |
|---|---|
| Level of attention | Reaction time and risk perception |
| Emotional state | Impulsive or evasive decisions under critical scenarios |
| Motor coordination | Command handling efficiency and quick reaction capability |
| Cognitive stability | Ability to maintain focus during long routes |
What are the recommended procedures for responding to multi-vehicle crash scenarios, according to international best practices in defensive driving?
In multi-vehicle crash scenarios, a trained driver understands that collective panic is the first threat to neutralize. Therefore, applying internationally recognized protocols avoids impulsive decisions and turns chaos into a coordinated response.
Technical response procedures:
Assess the scene and prevent secondary collisions;
Position the vehicle in a safe zone (shoulder or refuge area);
Activate emergency signaling (triangle, hazard lights, cones);
Communicate clearly via radio or internal channel;
Apply first aid procedures if properly trained.
How do mindfulness and emotional self-regulation impact the quality of micro-decisions in high-complexity traffic scenarios?
In heavy traffic scenarios, each decision made behind the wheel occurs within a critical window, often less than a second. When cultivated, mindfulness allows the driver to interpret subtle environmental cues before they become concrete threats. Therefore, this leads to more precise, safer, and strategically timed responses.
Moreover, emotional self-regulation filters reactive impulses, preventing hasty decisions in stressful situations such as abrupt lane changes, traffic jams, or unexpected braking. Emotionally stable drivers maintain coherence between perception and action, even under pressure. Thus, the integration of conscious focus and internal balance not only improves micro-decisions, it redefines the technical standard for safe driving in complex conditions.
Is remaining outdated in driving techniques a sign of autonomy or a denial of personal responsibility?
The refusal to update technically is often masked as “experience,” but in reality, it reveals a subtle form of resistance to actual responsibility. In a professional logistics environment, driving cannot be guided by outdated habits, but must be anchored in skills aligned with current safety and efficiency demands.
Furthermore, this comfort zone is challenged through data, simulations, and international standards. The driver who considers themselves “ready” but has never reassessed their skills operates based on illusion. Therefore, keeping updated is a functional and strategic obligation. In times where every second counts, only those who master the variables operate with true autonomy and that requires renewed technique.
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Preventive Defensive Driving Course
TRAINING COURSE IN PREVENTIVE (DEFENSIVE) DRIVING CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
Total Duration: 08 Hours
Module 1 – Introduction to Preventive Driving and Legal Foundations (1h)
Definition and objectives of preventive (defensive) driving
Differences between preventive and reactive driving
Overview of traffic legislation and driver responsibility
Regulatory framework and safety obligations
Module 2 – Human Behavior, Perception and Decision-Making in Driving (1h30)
Behavioral patterns and common errors behind the wheel
Risk perception and reaction time
Emotional control and stress management while driving
The influence of fatigue, distractions, and psychoactive substances
Module 3 – Vehicle Knowledge and Preventive Maintenance (1h)
Pre-drive safety checklist
Understanding vehicle dynamics: brakes, steering, and tires
Preventive maintenance routines and impact on safety
Signals and signs of mechanical risk
Module 4 – Accident Prevention and Safe Maneuvers (1h30)
Techniques for maintaining safe distances and reaction margins
Use of mirrors and blind spot awareness
Safe overtaking, lane changes, and defensive maneuvering
Behavior in adverse conditions: rain, fog, and night driving
Module 5 – Emergency Situations and Risk Management (1h)
Conduct in case of collision or mechanical failure
Emergency braking and evasive maneuvers
How to act in the event of fire, explosion, or accident with victim
Communication and signaling in emergency events
Module 6 – Final Practical Analysis and Situational Case Study (2h)
Case analysis: real accident scenarios and preventive measures
Simulated decision-making in critical traffic situations
Review of learned techniques
Final evaluation and feedback
Note:
We emphasize that the General Normative Training Syllabus may be modified, updated, or have items added or removed as deemed necessary by our Multidisciplinary Team.
Our Multidisciplinary Team is authorized to update, adapt, modify, and/or exclude content, including the inclusion or exclusion of Standards, Laws, Decrees, or technical parameters they deem applicable—whether directly related or not. The contracting party is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
Preventive Defensive Driving Course
Preventive Defensive Driving Course
Participants without experience:
Minimum course load = 08 hours/class
Participants with experience:
Minimum course load = 08 hours/class
Update (Recycling):
Minimum workload = 08 hours/class
The employer must conduct periodic training annually and whenever any of the following situations occur
a) change in work procedures, conditions or operations;
b) event that indicates the need for new training;
c) return from absence from work for a period longer than ninety days;
d) change of company;
e) change of machine or equipment.
NR 18.14.2.1 Operators must have completed elementary school and must receive specific training and qualification on the equipment, with a minimum workload of sixteen hours and an annual update with a minimum workload of four hours.
Preventive Defensive Driving Course
Preventive Defensive Driving Course
Normative References, when applicable, to the applicable devices and their updates:
NR 01 – Disposições Gerais e Gerenciamento de Riscos Ocupacionais – (General Provisions and Occupational Risk Management);
NR 05 – Comissão Interna de Prevenção de Acidentes – (Internal Commission for Accident Prevention);
NR 26 – Sinalização de Segurança – (Safety Signs);
Resolução CONTRAN nº 985/2022 – Manual Brasileiro de Fiscalização de Trânsito – (Brazilian Manual for Traffic Enforcement)
Protocol – American Heart Association Guidelines;
ISO 10015 – Quality management – Training guidelines;
ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
Note: This Service meets exclusively the requirements of the Special Secretariat of Social Security and Labor (SEPRT); when dealing with services to other Agencies, please inform at the time of request.
Preventive Defensive Driving Course
Preventive Defensive Driving Course
Our pedagogical project follows the guidelines imposed by Regulatory Standard nº1.
After payment is made, the Purchase Order, the Contract signed between the parties, or other form of closing closing, the teaching material will be released within 72 business hours (up to 9 days), due to the adaptation of the program content and adequacy to the Technical Standards applicable to the scenario expressed by the Contracting Party; as well as other adaptations to the didactic material, carried out by our Multidisciplinary Team for technical language according to the student’s nationality and Technical Operational Instruction and Maintenance Manuals specific to the activities that will be carried out.
Attention: The course teaches how to apply the normative concepts of the standard, which enables one to sign Projects, Reports, Expert Reports, etc. are the attributions that the Legally Qualified Professional has with his Class Council, for example CREA.
This course aims to study situations where it will be necessary to apply: Concepts and Calculations according to pertinent Standards and does not replace the analysis and responsibility on the part of each professional accredited with CREA or other Class Councils in the most varied situations, where it becomes absolutely necessary to respect the conditions of conservation of the equipment, periodic gauging of the instruments, such as the respect of primary capacity pre-determined by the manufacturers of PPE’s, among others based on the corresponding Standards.
OTHER ELEMENTS WHEN APPLICABLE AND CONTRACTED:
Traffic safety concept – Preventive Driving;
Evasive Driving Concepts;
Initial Vehicle Operational Check;
Main Causes of Accidents;
Front, rear and side accidents;
Proper ergonomic positioning in the vehicle;
Seats and equipment adjustments;
Fuel Economy;
Mandatory safety equipment and accessories for vehicles;
Operation of safety accessories and equipment;
Dynamic Notions of Vehicle Stability;
Dynamic Notions of Weight Transfer;
Tactical Stops at Traffic Lights and Traffic Plan;
Relationship between Safety Distance and Braking Space;
Types of Causes of Accidents by external factors;
Relation of accidents with adverse conditions;
Adverse track, environment and vehicle conditions;
Types of Causes of Accidents by human factors;
Worrying Behavior and Safe Behavior;
Speeding as a cause of traffic accidents;
Distraction by using cell phones or similar behind the wheel;
Consequences of the use of alcohol, medication, drugs or hallucinogens while driving;
Hazard predictability techniques;
Early reaction to possible errors by other drivers;
Security procedures for departures and arrivals;
Collision prediction and prevention methods;
Security in the reverse parking procedure;
Traffic signs and their meanings;
Procedures in emergency cases;
First aid procedures and notions;
Use of reflective vest outside the vehicle in emergency situations;
Concept of Preferred Route;
Vehicle checklist regularly;
Requirements provided for in the CTB – Brazilian Traffic Code;
Appropriate speed limits for public roads;
Light vehicles up to five passengers at 100 km/h in normal conditions and 80 km/h in case of wet road;
Other vehicles at 80 km/h in normal conditions and 60 km/h in case of wet road;
50 km/h for unpaved roads or very adverse conditions;
Importance of the use of seat belts, including by passengers;
National Driver’s License corresponding to the vehicle category;
Regular vehicle documentation, according to mandatory parameters;
DETRAN score;
Importance of Keeping the headlights on while driving the vehicle;
Activity Complements:
Awareness of Importance:
APR (Preliminary Risk Analysis);
PAE (Emergency Action Plan;
PGR (Risk Management Plan);
Understanding the need for the Rescue Team;
The Importance of knowledge of the task;
Accident prevention and notions of first aid;
Fire protection;
Perception of risks and factors that affect people’s perceptions;
Impact and behavioral factors on safety;
Fear factor;
How to find the fastest and easiest way to develop Skills;
How to control the mind while working;
How to manage and manage work time;
Why balance energy during activity in order to obtain productivity;
Consequences of Habituation of Risk;
Work accident causes;
Notions about the Tree of Causes;
Notions about Fault Tree;
Understanding Ergonomics;
Job Analysis;
Ergonomic Hazards;
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) – OSHA;
Practical Exercises:
Evidence Recording;
Theoretical and Practical Assessment;
Certificate of participation.
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5.6.1 The employers’ representatives, incumbents and substitutes, will be designated by them.
5.6.2 The employee representatives, incumbents and substitutes, will be elected in a secret ballot, in which ballot, in which only interested employees participate, regardless of their union affiliation interested employees.
5.6.3 The number of full and alternate CIPA members, considering the descending order of votes received, will observe the dimensioning foreseen in Table I of this NR, with the NR, with the exception of the alterations regulated in normative acts of specific economic sectors. specific economic sectors.
5.6.4 When the establishment does not fit into Table I, the company shall designate a person responsible for responsible for meeting the objectives of this NR, and may adopt mechanisms for employee participation may be adopted through collective bargaining.
5.7 The term of office of the elected members of CIPA shall be one year, reelection being permitted. reelection permitted.
5.8 The arbitrary or unjustified dismissal of an employee elected to a leadership position in the management of the Internal Commissions for Accident Prevention from the registration of their candidacy until one year after the end of their term of office. candidacy until one year after the end of their mandate.
5.9 CIPA members will be guaranteed conditions that do not disfigure their normal activities in the company, being forbidden to transfer to another establishment without their consent, except as provided in the first and second paragraphs of article 469, of CLT.
5.10 The employer must ensure that his appointees have the necessary representation for the discussion and forwarding of solutions to occupational safety and health issues analyzed by CIPA.
5.11 The employer will appoint the CIPA president from among its representatives, and the and the employee representatives will choose the vice president from among the incumbent members.
5.12 The elected and appointed members of CIPA will be sworn in on the first working day after the end of the previous term of office.
5.13 By mutual agreement with the CIPA members, a secretary and his from among the members or not of the commission, in which case the employer’s of the commission, in which case the employer’s agreement will be necessary.
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