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QUANTITY DISCOUNTS AND COURSE OVERVIEW for DDC-PC Order Quantity G1000 G1000C (with NSC Certificate) 51 to 100 $33.15 $34.65 101 to 250 $25.60 $27.10 251 to 500 $18.05 $19.55 501 to 1,000 $12.80 $14.30 1,001 to 2,500 $ 8.75 $10.25 2,501 to 15,000 $ 7.05 $ 8.55 15,001 to 250,000 $ 5.85 $ 7.35 250,001 + $ 5.00 $ 5.00 The National Safety Council''s personal computer based Defensive Driving Course, DDC-PC, is based on the same content as the eight-hour, instructor-led course. The instructor-led course was introduced in 1964 and is continually updated to reflect the latest safe d riving topics such as road rage, child safety systems, ABS, and other technologies that affect vehicle performance. No other driver improvement course has a higher rate of success in reducing the severity and frequency of collisions for its graduates. The person al computer version was first introduced in 1992, in a partnership with Professional Development Associates, and receives the same continuous updates. DDC-PC is now available on the Internet. The online course utilizes proprietary multimedia streaming technology , enhancing the course with sound narration. The Internet version of DDC-PC provides the most comprehensive and engaging learning experience for the user versus any other computer based driver improvement course available. COLLISION FACTS Most employers are aware that motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of work-related fatalities and represent the highest average worker''s compensation claim than any other cause of injury. However, there are also significant costs associated with employe e off-the-job collisions and injuries, which represents more than 40% of the total employer costs. Unfortunately, NHTSA statistics are as follows: 1 out of 9 employees will be involved in a collision each year. For every 1,000 people employed, 14 will be injured in a collision each year. For every 102 injuries, there will be one employee death. According to NHTSA, the annual employer costs of motor vehicle collision injuries is an average of $350 per employee. BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES The National Safety Council's instructor-led Defensive Driving Courses have been statistically validated to reduce collisions and moving violations in excess of 20%. Implementing a proactive driver safety program will not only reduce employers costs, potentially saving a minimum of $70 per employee, but will also reduce lost time absenteeism and employers' liability. With the introduction of the Internet version of the DDC-PC course, it is now feasible and economical to provide training to large employee populations, at multiple locations, while maintaining one common database for student information. The Internet version als o eliminates the time and costs associated with downloading, updating and maintaining the software in-house. Employees also have the flexibility to take the course from any location, at their convenience, with minimum disruption to daily workflow. The course has been designed with a bookmark feature allowing students to complete a session of the course, log off, and log back on where they left off at a later time. Additional advantages of the Internet version include: Low Cost - lower costs per employee than instructor-led classroom training, as well as reducing travel time and expenses. High Quality - same content as the eight-hour classroom course. Increased retention - employees work and learn at their own pace using interactive, stimulating animations and graphics enhancing comprehension. Easy to Use - no computer expertise needed to install or take DDC-PC. In addition, many insurance companies offer automobile insurance discounts to individuals who have completed a recognized defensive driving program. Participants should contact their agents to see what discounts are available to them. Not only does the Governmen t benefit by reducing costs associated with employee collisions, the employees may be able to benefit directly too. DDC-PC COURSE OUTLINE INTRODUCTION AND PRE-TEST SESSION 1: WHAT"S IN IT FOR ME? Identify risky driving attitudes and behaviors; the difference between good driving and defensive driving; what it means to be a defensive driver; preventable collisions; three basic steps in collision avoidance (Collision Preve ntion Formula); recognizing driving hazards. SESSION 2: MAKING CHOICES YOU CAN LIVE WITH. Identify driver conditions that result in collisions and violations; the effects of drugs on driving ability; why drivers choose safe and unsafe behaviors; the effects of impaired physical and mental conditions an d riving safety; techniques used to maintain control in adverse driving conditions. SESSION 3: WHAT YOU DO IS WHAT YOU GET! Six most common driving errors; reasons drivers choose to speed; alternatives to speeding; how to approach and safely proceed through all intersections; identify hazards involved in passing; how to evaluate a potential p assing situation; three steps needed to complete a safe pass. SESSION 4: THE CONDITIONS THAT DRIVE US. Recognize uncontrollable driving conditions; identify hazards associated with those conditions in time to avoid them; list driving maneuvers to help maintain control for each uncontrollable driving condition. SESSION 5: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO? The benefits of using occupant restraints and child safety seats; defensive driving strategies to avoid a collision in any given driving situation; identify personal behaviors and decisions and the effects on future drivi ng situations. POST-TEST The National Safety Council Founded in 1913, and recognized by the U.S. Government in 1953 when it received a Federal charter, the National Safety Council, a non-governmental, not-for-profit, membership organization, symbolizes the confidence and trust reposed by the U.S. Government to conti nue and increase its efforts in work and activities that help make this a safer Nation. Since then, the National Safety Council's scope has grown to include highway, community and recreational safety, as well as occupational and environmental health. National Safety Council member organizations employ more than 30 million people, with 37,000-plus members including businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. In 1992, the International Safety Council was establishe d as a global subsidiary, to expand safety, health and environmental awareness to industries, associations and governments worldwide. In 1964, the National Safety Council first introduced the Defensive Driving Course (DDC). Since then, DDC has become the Nation's most successful driver training program in history. Industry, the courts, government agencies, municipalities and schools use DDC to train drivers in defensive driving strategies. In fact, since the DDC was first introduced, over 50 million drivers have learned critical collision prevention techniques from National Safety Council programs. National Safety Council Corporate Headquarters, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143 Tel. (800) 621-6244, Fax. (630) 285-1139, www.nsc.org Professional Development Associates (PDA) designs and develops interactive computer-based training courses for corporations and governmental agencies. PDA developed the personal computer based Defensive Driving Course, DDC-PC, curriculum in a strategic partnershi p with the National Safety Council. In addition to the DDC-PC for passenger car drivers, PDA also offers Defensive Driving programs for truck drivers, school bus and transit bus drivers. Since the introduction of the first computer based Defensive Driving progra m in 1992, PDA's courses have met wide acceptance and are installed on hundreds of thousands of personal computers. PDA's customer base has grown to hundreds of organizations in every State of the Union. PDA Corporate Headquarters, 4120 Telegraph Road Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Tel. (248) 737-9600, Fax. (248) 737-4299GS-02F-0052M PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES s/ /b/ 27 300 PREPARED AUDIO & VISUAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL