The Pros of Taking a Defensive Driving Course

The owner of the SJC Group, Peter Liota has provided dignitary and personal protection services for more than 25 years. Maintaining certification in first aid, CPR, and AED, Peter Liota has also completed the New York Police Department Defensive Driving Course.

The Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations defines defensive driving as "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others." Every state offers defensive driving courses through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and most defensive driving courses last four to six hours. Taking a defensive driving course can result in a reduction of points on your driver's license, and it can sometimes prevent insurance rates from increasing.

Defensive driving courses provide a range of driving tips that most motorists may not have considered. For instance, courses often cover the psychological factors of driving, such as road rage and fatigue, and the dangers of second collisions, which take place when individuals within the car collide with its interior following an accident. Courses also provide a detailed list of methods for preventing car accidents. Learn more about signing up for a defensive driving course at your local DMV.