Ohio: Stow Municipal Court Defensive Driving Course

Stow Municipal Court Safe Drivers Program

The Safe Drivers Program allows eligible motorists to complete our approved online Defensive Driving Course in order to possibly dismiss charges and avoid points. 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: $34.95

Reserved for Traffic Violators Who Have Been Authorized by Stow Municipal Court to Take This Course

Court Notified Automatically Upon Completion

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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

The court will automatically be notified of your successful completion.

To request a printed Certificate of Completion, email National Safety Council at [email protected].  A watermarked Certificate of Completion from the National Safety Council will be mailed to you within two business days. You may also forward your completion certificate to [email protected].

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