The most practical driver safety program to reinforce best practices

DDC 4, 6th edition
NSC Driver Safety Training
The most practical driver safety program to
reinforce best practices
Course description
DDC 4 provides key understanding, skills and techniques to avoid collisions, reduce traffic
violations and change driver behaviors and attitudes. DDC 4 offers the greatest flexibility for
organizations who would like to customize their training program in session blocks. The course is
available in English and Spanish and can be tailored to address local driving and road conditions,
as well as company policy.
What participants will learn
For information on
DDC 4 Instructor
Courses, including
fees,dates and
locations, or
to register, visit
train.nsc.org/ntc
Participants will acquire the basic knowledge and techniques to recognize potential hazards
and avoid collisions and violation. The course will motivate them to change their behindthe-wheel behaviors and attitudes. Students will learn coping techniques for dealing with
speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and hazardous traffic conditions and more.
The result will be a more responsible driver who understands best practices to prevent
injury and death while driving a motor vehicle.
Course features
• Blended learning methods to encourage greater student participation, small group interaction
and improved learner retention
• Multimedia presentation featuring hazard condition re-enactments and driving scenarios to
provide students the knowledge for real-life situations
• Multiple testing strategies, knowledge checks and a final exam to ensure that participants
reach a desired level of competency
• Six 10-minute supplemental modules companies can opt to teach based on safety issues or
incident trends
Only certified DDC Instructors can teach DDC 4 - Your staff instructor must
successfully complete the 2-day DDC 4 Instructor Course. During the Instructor Course,
the candidate instructor will learn the specific DDC course content. For Instructor Course
dates, locations and fees, visit train.nsc.org/ntc
DDC Instructor Course registration fees may vary. Contact the National Safety Council at
(800) 621-7619 or the Administering Office prior to registering for an Instructor Course to
discuss your DDC training options, registration fees and teaching material pricing, course
dates, and to complete a DDC Training Center agreement.
National Safety Council
1121 spring lake drive
itasca, il 60143-3201
(800) 621-7619
see reverse side
nsc.org
0714 900005641
©2014 National Safety Council
DDC 4 course materials
DDC Programs are based on proven defensive driving techniques and driver attitude research.
Each course is designed, written and reviewed by leading safety experts, driver education
professionals, statisticians and research analysts, and an international advisory committee.
Instructor Manual – Fully-scripted with easy-to-follow “What to Do/What to Say” format,
facilitation methods and session objectives. Also includes six supplemental 10-minute lessons for
organizations that elect to customize the course. Topics include vehicle maintenance, inspection
procedures, distracted and impaired driving, parking lot hazards, handling vehicle breakdowns,
and roadway markings.
Teaching Kit – The multi-media video presentation creates consistency in course delivery and
facilitation skills. In addition to the instructional content, it contains five videos and animated
graphics addressing distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and more. Plus, eight hazard
recognition scenarios for participant analysis, awareness raising and skills development and
group discussions. Videos are property of the National Safety Council and a video lease
must be renewed annually in order to continue teaching the course. Purchase student
course guides and receive automatic video updates.
Course Guide and Certificate of Completion – 36-page full color Course Guide with an
easy-to-follow layout, session objectives and learner-centered activities. One course guide
required per student.
National Safety Council
course materials
DDC SPOTLIGHT
provide for the highestquality instruction and
learner retention.
VML
As one of the largest insurers of local governmental entities in
Virginia, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) has a vested interest
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Virginia’s Local Government Specialists™
in saving the lives of our insured employer drivers, who live and
work in the communities they serve. VMLIP has trained more than
22,000 drivers in the last four years using defensive driving products from the National Safety Council and others.
Prior to implementing the fleet safety campaign, VMLIP had an average loss ratio of 86
percent for auto liability losses alone, not accounting for additional losses from workers’
compensation or auto physical damages. In the last three years since the campaign began,
the pool’s average automobile liability loss ratio has dropped to 48 percent.
“ Certification as a defensive driving course instructor gives our trainers the confidence to deliver
accurate, up-to-date information in a manner that is meaningful to their students.”
Beth Rosenthal, Director of Safety Services
National Safety Council
To learn more about DDC 4, call (800) 621-7619
or an NSC Chapter, or visit train.nsc.org/ntc.
To request more information, go to nsc.org/ddc_info.
1121 spring lake drive
itasca, il 60143-3201
(800) 621-7619
nsc.org
0714 900005641
©2014 National Safety Council