Defensive Driving Instructor Courses

DDC-8 State of Virginia

The National Safety Council first introduced defensive driving concepts in 1964. DDC-8 has come a long way since then, but the importance of sharing defensive driving principles with all drivers still has not changed. Our master trainers will provide you with the tools and knowledge to become an excellent trainer.

Training goal

During this 3-day course, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to be an effective trainer for our most popular defensive driving course.

Who should attend?

This class is open to candidate-instructors who wish to participate in the Virginia DMV point reduction program.

Why should you attend?

Driver error causes 62% of all motor vehicle crashes. Research shows that learning critical defensive driving techniques can significantly reduce accidents and save lives. DDC-8 is affordable, costing as little as $5 per driver. The modular format offers flexibility to your training schedule and makes it easy to use. This is the course that should be part of every experienced driver's education. Including it in your driver training program can significantly reduce the number of collisions and citations your drivers experience.

Topics covered in the instructor course include:

how to get students involved in the course
how to use course materials
administrative responsibilities
adult learning needs
developing effective teaching skills
Virginia specific information on VA licensing and registration, and highway street signs
accident preventability
driving conditions
following distance
head-on collisions
intersections
alcohol and drugs
and much more

Fee: Members $355 Nonmembers $445
Contact the National Safety Council at 800-432-5251 or your local NSC chapter prior to registering for an Instructor Development Course to discuss availability of training areas, secure a Defensive Driving Training Center agreement and purchase appropriate Defensive Driving teaching materials.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.