Dan's Landscape is just one of the companies that we have helped in the communtity to become more alert and concious drivers. Our goal is to aid companies of all types who use vehicles to service or transport goods. We pride ourselves on providing the most informative and useful driving tecniques to create a safer road for all to drive on. The more defensive these employees are on the road the better they can get their jobs done quickly and safely.

Instructor Norma Adrianzen and Dan's Landscape Workers in the Class

Dan's Landscape Crew in the Classroom (11/01/2005)

Dans' Landscape Supervisors and NDS Instructor

Alfredo Moreno (Supervisor) and all his Crew, completed Newport Driving School's Defensive Driving Training Safety Course. Watch for "Dan's Landscape Crew" providing superior safety driving in all of Orange County as a part of their job duties.

Private Defensive Driving Safety Course (8 Hours)

Taking this defensive driver's course could save you more than money

DEFENSIVE DRIVING SAFETY COURSE: This is a one-on-one, hands-on, classroom and behind-the- wheel-driving instruction that deals primarily the skills needed to drive defensively. We incorporate videos and lecture in the training. We use dual control training vehicles for the behind-the-wheel portion of the training. Although this type of training is normally done for employees that have been involved in accidents while driving a company car, it is a very good training class for new employees that are going to be driving as part of their job duties.

What is Defensive driving?
Defensive driving is a way of driving that allows you to take into consideration other peoples bad driving habits. Using defensive driving techniques help you anticipate the way, as to safety avoid accidents.

“ The Smith System of Driving” The Five Keys to Space Cushion Driving:
1. Aim High in Steering.
2. Get the Big Picture.
3. Keep Your Eyes Moving.
4. Leave Yourself an Out.
5. Make Sure They See You.

Four Characteristics of A Safe Driver:
1. Attitude
A. You must maintain a courteous, patient, and non-confrontational attitude.
B. The driving skills you have are worth nothing without the right attitude.
C. Keep your cool.

2. Observation
A. You must observe current traffic conditions.
B. You must observe road and weather condition.
C. You must observe all applicable traffic laws.
D. You cannot observe everything around you.

3. Concentration
A. You must have complete concentration on your driving, so you can react immediately to any situation that might arise.
B. You cannot drive safely if mind is somewhere else.

4. Anticipation
A. Anticipate the actions of other drivers around you.
B. Always be in a “Defensive Position”.
C. Always leave yourself an out.

Tips for Sharing the Road with Trucks:
1. The “No Zone”- (Blind Spots: Left – Right – Back).
2. How to pass a truck.
3. Wide right turn.
4. Following distance- (4 seconds).
5. Merging onto a freeway.
6. Get in proper lane early to exit.
7. When you turn on windshield wipers, turn on lights.
8. When following a truck at night, keep lights on dim.

Auto Safety Check List:
1. Fluid levels – (oil and water). It is highly recommended to change you oil every 3,000 miles.
2. Check tires for bald spots and cracks in sidewalls.
Rotate your tires every time you change your oil.
3. Check wheels for cracks and loose or missing
4. Check to see if all lights are working.
5. Check windshield wipers – Make sure blades are in good condition.
6. Check exhausts system for leaks. Have it checked every time you change your oil.
7. Check your brakes- Have a licensed mechanic inspect them.
Have them checked every time you change your oil.

Lesson Plan for Practice Session (behind the wheel practice):
Defensive Driving is an attitude that requires good, sounds, basic, driving fundamentals. In order to determine each student’s skill level. We will teach and observe the basic skills listed below.

Level I
1. Diving in a straight line (lane management and control).
2. Backing the Car.
3. Right Turns.
4. Left Turns.

Level II
1. Intersection.
2. Lane Changes.
3. Keeping a Safe Space Around the Car.
4. Driving in Traffic.

Level III
1. Hill parking.
2. Parallel Parking.
3. U-turn.
4. Three- Point Turn.

Level IV
1. Freeway Driving.
2. Night Driving

Special Problems and Emergencies:
1. What To Do If You See An Accident
-->A. If you are the first person at an accident scene.
-->B. 9-1-1—Emergency Medical System.
-->C. Trauma and / or bleeding at accident scene.
-->D. California Highway Patrol.

2. If You Are Involved In An Accident
-->A. YOU MUST STOP.
-->B. If anyone is hurt.
-->C. Documents you must show.
-->D. Mandatory reports.
-->E. If you hit a parked car.
-->F. If you kill or injure an animal.

3. When You Can’t See Because of Fog, Rain, or Snow
-->A. Driving in fog.
-->B. Driving in heavy rain or snowstorm.
-->C. Diving in snowy areas

4. Driving on Slippery Roads.
-->A. Driving on wet roads
-->B. Driving on icy roads.
-->C. Driving on gravel or dirt roads

5. Driving in Wind.
6. Quick Stops and Skids.
7. Driving in Extreme Heat.
8. Hydroplaning
9. Driving in Extreme cold.
10. What to do if you have a tire Blowout.
11. When You Are Stuck in Snow or Mud.
12. What to do if Your Brakes fail.
13. What to do if you have a Stuck Accelerator.

Spend time, Safe lives...

Even the best drivers can make the wrong decision. Teach them to make the right ones. Change attitutes. Save lives.