NSCN offers Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) in three convenient formats—8-hour, 4-hour, and 2-hour refresher—to meet the needs of every driver and organization. Each course is designed to strengthen driving skills, reduce risks on the road, and highlight the importance of attitude and decision-making in preventing crashes and staying safe. Participants learn practical strategies to avoid collisions, minimize injuries and fatalities, and reduce the costs associated with vehicle incidents.
The 8-hour DDC provides a comprehensive, in-depth training experience ideal for new drivers or companies seeking to implement a robust safety program. The 4-hour DDC offers the same high-quality, interactive content in a shorter format that fits well into busy schedules and can be taken in-person or online. Finally, the 2-hour refresher course (DDC 2) is perfect for experienced drivers needing a quick yet effective review of safe driving practices, making it an excellent option for ongoing employee training.
These courses are especially valuable for organizations with employees who drive during work hours—whether in company vehicles or personal vehicles—such as delivery drivers, transportation staff, and sales teams. By completing these courses, drivers sharpen their skills, become more aware of risky behaviors, and better understand the real-world consequences of poor driving choices.
Take the next step toward safer roads—contact NSCN today to schedule a course and create a customized defensive driving program that fits your team’s needs. Contact safety@safenebraska.org for more information.
Defensive Driving Online Modules give companies the flexibility to deliver targeted safety training that fits their specific needs. Each 20-minute module focuses on a single, high-priority topic, presenting real-life driving scenarios and hazard recognition exercises to help employees build safer driving habits. Topics were selected based on customer feedback to address the most pressing roadway risks companies face today. Whether used individually or as part of a comprehensive program, these modules are designed to change risky behaviors and promote safer decision-making behind the wheel.
Organizations can choose to have employees complete a single module focused on a key issue, multiple modules to broaden their knowledge, or the entire library for full defensive driving education. This approach allows companies to tailor training to their workforce and operational needs while reinforcing critical safe driving practices.
The program includes nine essential topics:
Lane Management: Proper use of lanes and strategies to prevent lane-related collisions.
Speed Management: Safe speed practices for various driving conditions and environments.
Avoiding Impaired Driving: Practical techniques to prevent and respond to reckless, impaired drivers.
Avoiding Fatigued Driving: Warning signs of drowsy driving and strategies to improve alertness.
Avoiding Aggressive Driving: Methods to handle aggressive drivers and prevent aggressive behaviors.
Intersections: Defensive driving procedures to avoid common intersection crashes.
Weather and Road Conditions: Safe maneuvering techniques for extreme weather and hazardous roads.
Backing and Parking Lot Strategies: Collision prevention in backing and parking situations.
Avoiding Fixed Objects: Techniques to prevent collisions with stationary objects, especially for service and utility vehicles.
Take the first step toward safer roads—select the modules that matter most to your organization and start reducing preventable crashes today.
Contact safety@safenebraska.org for more information.
The leading causes of roadway fatalities are alcohol, speeding, and distracted driving. Using a cell phone while driving – whether handheld or hands-free – makes a crash four times more likely. For employers, the cost of distracted driving incidents is significant, impacting not only lives lost and healthcare expenses but also vehicle repairs and millions of dollars in liability settlements. Addressing this issue is critical to protecting both employees and businesses.
NSCN offers online Distracted Driving Courses designed to help drivers become more attentive and reduce risky behaviors behind the wheel. These courses focus on the dangers and science of distracted driving, myths about multitasking, and the financial and legal consequences of unsafe driving. Through realistic driving scenarios and evaluations, participants are encouraged to reflect on their current habits and track changes in their attitudes throughout the program. The courses are user-friendly, featuring closed captioning, a bookmark option for progress tracking, and a printable certificate of completion.
The comprehensive 90-minute course provides tailored, data-driven content that adapts to each participant’s risk level, behaviors, and attitudes. It begins with a self-assessment to customize the experience, followed by interactive videos, scenarios, and activities. At the end, a re-assessment measures changes in behavior and understanding. For those who need a shorter refresher, a 45-minute version is also available. Both courses are offered entirely online, making it convenient for individuals and organizations to improve roadway safety.
Take action today to protect your employees, your company, and your community—enroll in NSC’s Distracted Driving Course and help create safer roads for everyone. Contact safety@safenebraska.org for more information.
Many organizations mistakenly assume that driving a van is no different than driving a car, often assigning employees or volunteers to operate vans without any specialized training. However, commercial vans are significantly different—they are larger, heavier, have greater blind spots, and need more time and distance to safely follow and stop. This course equips drivers with the skills and knowledge needed to recognize these differences, adjust their driving techniques, and stay safe while on the road and at work. Contact safety@safenebraska.org to learn more about this 4 hour training that includes hands-on training. This training can be completed with your team at your facility.
Designed for construction, maintenance, and utility workers! Train your team on safest way to move traffic through work areas. Course includes education on safe flagging and traffic control.
