About the course

Defensive driving is a driving style focused on safety, anticipation, and responsible behavior behind the wheel. The goal is to minimize the risk of traffic accidents through a proactive approach to driving. The driver learns to recognize potential hazards, maintain a safe distance, respond appropriately to unexpected situations, and adapt their driving to current road conditions.

Course objective

The defensive driving course will help you:

  • Increase your sense of safety and confidence behind the wheel

  • Avoid stressful situations and unnecessary collisions

  • Reduce fuel consumption and vehicle wear

  • Improve your ability to anticipate the behavior of other road user

Course overview

The course begins with the basics:

  • Proper seat adjustment, steering wheel handling, and use of mirrors

  • Smooth driving and traffic awareness

  • Correct eye technique and maintaining focus while driving

It then progresses to more challenging situations, including driving in the city, on rural roads, and on highways:

  • Developing driving strategies in heavy traffic

  • Responding to unexpected maneuvers by other drivers

  • Anticipating the behavior of cyclists, pedestrians, and inattentive drivers

  • Effective communication with other road users

The course is designed to teach you how to read traffic situations, respond appropriately, and drive with calmness, confidence, and consideration for your surroundings.

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Duration

3 hours

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Theoretical part

1,5 hours

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Practical part

1,5 hours

How to sign up for the course?

After purchasing an online voucher, you can choose from the available dates, which are continuously updated and listed in the Calendar. The voucher is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase, and courses are held throughout the year. When registering for the course, you will enter your contact information and provide the identification number from your purchased voucher. All further instructions and confirmation will then be sent to your specified email address.

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Lucia Zelinková
Office Manager Centre of safe driving