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This course can be scheduled to meet your specific requirements.

Course Description


TAA510 - Traffic Accident Avoidance - 8.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Participants must posses a valid driver's license and be capable of operating a motor vehicle under moderately stressful conditions.

Required Materials
Participants should bring a vehicle in good working condition; preferably a vehicle they commonly drive to and from work or during work. It is recommended that the vehicle be no larger that a 3/4 ton pick-up. The vehicle must be in sound mechanical condition with no leaking fluids. A current motor vehicle inspection sticker is required and the vehicle tires must have at least a 2/32 tread depth. No more that two students may share one vehicle during the class.

Description

Traffic Accident Avoidance is an 8-hour course designed to demonstrate proper driving techniques required to avoid most potential collisions. Participants are introduced to common driving hazards faced during day to day operation of a vehicle. All participants will experience up to six hours of actual hands-on training in this medium-stress driving school.

Topics

  • Risk management concerns
  • Proper driving attitude
  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Vehicle control
  • Proficiency exercises
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Kinetic energy / inertia
  • Proper steering
  • Methods of braking

    Audience

    Any licensed driver

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu

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