The roads are full of Mister Magoos
We always joke about it, but it's a sad truth. Mr. Magoo – who practically couldn't see anything – in his cartoons coincidentally avoided a lot of dangers, without even realizing it.
Many drivers (the majority) also sometimes avoid a potentially dangerous situation turning into an accident without even noticing.
The "Smart Defensive" online course teaches the fundamental basics of Safe Driving and explains how to best behave in every driving situation.
Helping us to take off Mr. Magoo's "thick glasses" and become a driver with "foresight".
After an Online Defensive course, you will certainly be a more responsible driver. But you will have to remember that the roads will continue to be frequented by many Mr. Magoos (everyone else).
The Defensive course (like the other 3) contains 14 video lessons – of about 5 minutes each – with multiple-choice questions and answers (which are challenging and not taken for granted).
There is also an introductory video and another final one. The duration of use is about 2 hours.
Each course can be divided into two parts (Step 1 and Step 2) of 7 lessons each.
Below you can find a list of the lessons with a brief explanation of each topic covered.
1. BRAKING ON WET SURFACES
Demonstration, via simulation, of the different braking distances on wet surfaces, which vary significantly based on speed (test at 40 and 80 km/h).
2. SAFETY DISTANCE
How to maintain a correct safety distance from the car in front of us, fundamental for safe driving.
3. DRIVING POSITION
How to adopt a correct driving position to increase safety even in emergency situations: seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, and the importance of seat belts!
4. THE SMARTPHONE
Explanation of the negative effect that mobile phone use has on driving, doubling reaction times.
5. DRIVING SKILLS
Car technology helps us a lot, but the driver's skills are fundamental for safer driving.
6. DISTRACTIONS IN THE CAR
Analysis of the different types of distraction that divert our attention while we are at the wheel.
7. ACTIVE DRIVING
Instructions on how to drive in an "active" way, which means: maximum concentration, driving with your head up, anticipating the moves of other drivers.
8. IN THE RAIN
How to drive in case of rain: since grip and visibility decrease, attention must be doubled!
9. IN FOG
How to drive in case of fog: concentration must always be very high, focusing deep, well beyond the blanket of fog.
10. ON SNOW
How to drive in case of snow: instructions for driving safely even on snowy surfaces, with poor grip.
11. DROWSINESS – THE CAUSES
How to recognize the causes of fatigue so as not to endanger one's own life and that of others.
12. DROWSINESS - HOW TO FIGHT IT
Some tips for dealing with episodes of drowsiness when traveling, and how to prevent it.
13. ALCOHOL, DRIVING AND...
Analysis of the negative effects of alcohol on the driver's reflexes.
14. SATURDAY NIGHT
Accidents caused by fatigue and the use of alcohol and drugs.