Defensive Driving Course

Ish Singh • September 10, 2019

Four Important Benefits of Taking Our Defensive Driving Course

Statistically, commercial truck drivers are among the safest drivers on the road. But as a truck driver you will be sharing the road with unsafe and nervous drivers. This means you will have to drive defensively both for your own safety and the safety of others.

Trukademy’s Defensive Driving Course can give you the skills you need to drive safely and avoid accidents even when other drivers are less than predictable. Here are a few benefits of taking Trukademy’s Defensive Driving Course.

1. It will give you new skills and strategies to stay safe on the road

Even if you know how to drive defensively in your car, driving defensively in a commercial vehicle is much, much different. This course will help you to learn what you need to know about your vehicle and give you strategies for staying safe in a variety of different circumstances.

2. It will make you a better employee

Truck drivers who get into accidents are a liability to their company. If you have chosen truck driving for a career then it is important to make yourself as valuable to your company as possible. And part of this means gaining the defensive driving skills that you will need to stay safe on the road.

Having a clean driving record will also make you attractive to other employers should you wish to change trucking companies later on.

3. It will open up new opportunities

Most truck drivers make good money, but the ones at the top of the pay scale are the ones with special training and permits such as HAZMAT or wide-load drivers. Since these opportunities are open to only the safest of drivers, knowing how to drive defensively will be key to your career success.

4. It could save your life

Of course the most important reason you should know how to drive defensively is that it can save you from getting seriously injured. It can even save your life. No matter how much you love your job, you want to be able to go home to your family when your shift is over.

Being able to drive defensively can help ensure that you have a long and happy career as a trucker.

At Trukademy, we offer flexible scheduling and financing to help you gain the skills you need for your trucking career. Would you like more information about Trukademy’s Defensive Driving Course? Contact ustoday!

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