subject: 6 Reasons You Ought To Pay for a Defensive Driving Course [print this page] Defensive driving courses are oftentimes perceived as something that your Mum and teachers tell you to do... something that is largely inessential if you are simply careful on the road. Actually, a defensive driving course may mean the difference between life and death, even if you always wear your seatbelt, never speed, and never drive drunk. They could aid you forestall unneeded car insurance claims, and perhaps even reduce your premiums. Today we look at the top 6 grounds you need to invest in one!
Because it takes two drivers to create a crash
You could have a crash even if you do for sure nothing wrong... and folks mostly do. There are so many cars on the roads that a mistake by one almost always affects another, commonly innocent, car. Even if you are a careful driver, it helps to know how to recognise and stay away from dangerous situations - which a defensive driving course will teach you. Don't put your own life in someone else's hands - keep control of it in your own.
Because road rules are sometimes adjusted
It is every citizen's responsibility to make sure they are enlightened of the actual road rules. Yet for most of us, the last time we formally reviewed them was probably when going for our Learner's permit or license. Taking a defensive driving course has the added bonus of updating your knowledge of the road rules, giving you the opportunity to clarify them with the teacher as well as simply reading them.
Because "it could happen to you"
Worldwide, over 1 million folks are killed on the roads every year. In Australia, the RACV reports that around 1,400 folk were killed on the roads in 2008, with the highest ever figure in 1979, when around 3,700 people were killed. It can happen to you - taking a defensive driving course reduces the chances of it happening, though.
Because you don't want to have a bad attitude to have a crash
Over and over folk assume that because speed and alcohol feature so prominently in road safety campaigns, it is only irresponsible drivers that have crashes. In fact, 90% of folks killed or seriously injured have never been in a reportable crash before... which would indicate that they are largely responsible.
Because 90% of people who are killed in a car crash have never had a serious accident before
As mentioned in the 'It Could happen to you' section - 90% of those killed or seriously injured on the roads have never had a serious crash before. They are predominantly good, safe drivers who met an abnormal set of circumstances. They are drivers much like most of us consider ourselves! Defensive driving courses teach you to handle extreme situations and the unexpected while driving, so that even if you are predominantly safe, you may be 'exceptionally' safe as well.
Because every crash raises your car insurance premiums
Even if a crash is not deadly, causes no serious injury and is not your fault, you'll feel the impact of it... in losing your no-claim bonus on your car insurance. A defensive driving course could frequently pay itself back, simply in reduced car insurance premiums.
6 Reasons You Ought To Pay for a Defensive Driving Course
