Ohio: City of Columbus Defensive Driving Course

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Columbus City Attorney’s Office, Prosecutor Division Traffic Diversion Program

This course is for the sole use of traffic violators who have been accepted into the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, Prosecutor Division Traffic Diversion Program. This online course HAS NOT been approved by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a defensive driving course and successful completion of this online course WILL NOT result in 2 points being credited towards your driving record. Available in English and Spanish.

About the Course

Cost: $24.95

Check with your court to determine if you qualify

Available in English and Spanish

Free Printable Certificate Available Immediately Upon Completion

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Approved Defensive Driving Course Program for City of Columbus Traffic Diversion Program

The Traffic Diversion Program is a valuable tool in Columbus City Attorney’s ongoing efforts to serve the City of Columbus with initiatives designed to protect the public, promote lawful conduct, and reduce inefficiency in the criminal justice system without decreasing services to Columbus residents. The Defensive Driving Course uses state-of-the-art animation, sound and graphics in an engaging, interactive learning environment where students analyze real driving situations, spot driving hazards and identify and execute the correct defenses. The convenient bookmark feature offers the ability to log in and out of the course as often as you like to accommodate your schedule.

Defensive Driving Course Topics

Define the NSC Defensive Driving Definition and How to Use It

RUA Defensive Driver?

  • Recognize the hazard
  • Understand the defense
  • Act correctly, in time

Recognize the Importance of Traffic Laws

  • Road sign shapes and colors
  • Understanding lane markings

Recognize the Six Deadly Choices and How to Avoid Them

  • Speeding
  • Violating right-of-way
  • Distracted driving
  • Turning improperly
  • Driving left-of-center
  • Following too closely

Factors Beyond a Driver’s Control

  • Visibility
  • Techniques for handling these factors
  • Winter driving
  • Fog, dust, smoke
  • High winds
  • Road conditions

Driving Attitudes and Behaviors

  • Stressful driving situations
  • Aggressive driving
  • Impaired driving
  • Drowsy driving

Collisions and Safety Mechanisms

  • The three stages of a collision
  • Seat belts and air bags
  • Brakes – anti-lock vs. non-anti-lock
  • Mirrors
  • Pre-trip inspection

Road Dynamics

  • Passing and overtaking
  • Blind spots
  • Multi-lane roads
  • Railroad crossings
  • Work zone dangers

Sharing the Road

  • Larger vehicles
  • School buses
  • Emergency vehicles and the “move over” law
  • Motorcycles, pedestrians and pedal cyclists
  • Slow-moving vehicles
  • Animals

The 10 Habits of Defensive Driving

  • The Six Deadly Choices
  • The importance of choosing the right behaviors
  • Your driving plan

Certificate Process

Upon completion of the Defensive Driving Course the student can immediately print a personalized Certificate of Completion from the National Safety Council. As a Traffic Diversion participant, the student will need to present the Certificate of Completion to court personnel at his/her next court date.

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