About this lesson
Defensive driving is about seeing problems early and leaving yourself room to deal with them. This lesson suits licensed drivers as much as learners, and can be adapted for people driving for work.
Lesson plan
- 1
Scanning
Looking 12–15 seconds ahead and naming hazards out loud.
- 2
Space management
Following distance, escape routes and safe positioning at lights.
- 3
Intersections
Stale green lights, left-turn traps and red-light runners.
- 4
Vulnerable road users
Cyclists, pedestrians, scooters and buses pulling out.
- 5
Distraction & emotion
Phones, passengers, rushing and staying calm when someone else is not.
Who it's for
- Intermediate and full licence holders
- Parents about to supervise a learner
- Drivers who use a car for work
You'll leave with
- Earlier hazard recognition
- More space, fewer surprises
- A personal set of safe-driving habits
What to bring
- Your licence
- Any specific routes you find stressful
- Your own car if you prefer (insurance permitting)
This is a practical in-car lesson. It is not a certified defensive-driving course for insurance or employer requirements unless stated otherwise.
