Ohio: Muskingum County Defensive Driving Course

The Only Approved Defensive Driving Course for Muskingum County

A defensive driving course will help you to anticipate dangerous situations on the road. Using what you learn in our course you will make good decisions to keep yourself and others safe. 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.

About the Course

Cost: $49.95

Reserved for Traffic Violators Who Have Been Authorized by Muskingum County to Take This Course

Free Printable Certificate Available Immediately Upon Completion

100% Online

Defensive Driving Course Topics

RUA Defensive Driver?

  • Recognize the hazard
  • Understand the defense
  • Act correctly, in time
  • Road sign shapes and colors
  • Understanding lane markings
  • Speeding
  • Violating right-of-way
  • Distracted driving
  • Turning improperly
  • Driving left-of-center
  • Following too closely
  • Visibility
  • Techniques for handling these factors
  • Winter driving
  • Fog, dust, smoke
  • High winds
  • Road conditions
  • Stressful driving situations
  • Aggressive driving
  • Impaired driving
  • Drowsy driving
  • The three stages of a collision
  • Seat belts and air bags
  • Brakes – anti-lock vs. non-anti-lock
  • Mirrors
  • Pre-trip inspection
  • Passing and overtaking
  • Blind spots
  • Multi-lane roads
  • Railroad crossings
  • Work zone dangers
  • Larger vehicles
  • School buses
  • Emergency vehicles and the “move over” law
  • Motorcycles, pedestrians and pedal cyclists
  • Slow-moving vehicles
  • Animals
  • The Six Deadly Choices
  • The importance of choosing the right behaviors
  • Your driving plan

Certificate Process

A printable certificate is available immediately upon completion of your course. Muskingum County Court will be automatically notified of the completion within 10 days of course completion.

Have questions? Contact Us.