Stebbins Safety Services

In June of 1999, a US Department of Labor report indicated that workers are more likely to die in motor vehicle crashes than in other job-related incidents...1,300 workers died in 1996, and another 45,439 were injured.

The Defensive Driving Course (DDC) is a comprehensive awareness course covering road hazards, following distances, braking effectiveness and other common driving issues. Stebbins Safety Services offers the DDC for corporations, as well as individuals wishing to learn more about defensive driving.

The DDC 6, DDC8, and DDC-PTD courses qualify for the following:

In VIRGINIA, the defensive driving course has been approved for a 5-point reduction on your VA DMV record, and a minimum reduction of 5% off your insurance premium for three policy years.

There is an additional fee for each participant wanting to have the certificate indicate that the course qualifies for insurance reduction, or to obtain the active DMV point reduction.This fee is paid to have the DMV records changed.

In New York, the defensive driving course has been approved for a 4-point reduction on your NY DMV record, and a minimum of 10% off your insurance premium.

There is an additional $15.00 for each participant wanting to have the certificate indicate that the course qualifies for insurance reduction, or to obtain the active DMV point reduction. This fee is paid to have the DMV records changed.

Corporations should check with their insurance carriers for assistance in covering the cost of training. Some insurance companies may offer stabilized rates or reduced premiums if all employees complete the training.

Courses offered include:

Defensive Driving Course (DDC - Individual)- Designed for the Adult Learner
This instructor-certified course is step-by-step instruction that makes it easy to understand complex concepts through the use of fully-integrated materials such as visuals, discussion, case studies and written exercises.

The topics to be covered include:

· Definition of defensive driving
· Preventable collisions
· DDC collision-prevention formula
· Physical and mental conditions that affect driving
· Air bags, automatic safety belts and child safety restraints
· Defenses against impaired drivers
· Driving conditions and environments
· Safe following distances
· Defensive driving strategies
· Proper passing techniques
· City vs. rural driving
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DDC VAN This course is designed for drivers of vans or delivery vehicles. Instruction will focus on teaching drivers how to handle congested downtown traffic, pedestrians, parking, docking, customer contact, and professionalism.

The topics to be covered include:

· Backing
· Blind spots
· Cushion of safety
· Following and stopping distances
· Scanning
· City, highway and rural driving
· Pre-trip inspections

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DDC Ambulance This course is designed for drivers of ambulance or fire rescue-type vehicles. Focus will be on teaching drivers to anticipate, recognize and respond to driving hazards in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Ambulance operators learn defensive driving techniques for almost any situation: night driving, hydroplaning, handling other drivers' reactions, city driving, fatigue and stress, etc.

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Lift Truck Operator This National Safety Council comprehensive OSHA compliance program is designed for persons responsible for developing and/or instructing employees' lift truck safety training in their facilities. Teaches awareness for the total worksite situation, including pedestrians.

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