What Is the DDC?
The Defensive Driving Course (DDC) is designed for drivers who have been involved in a collision and need to improve their awareness, hazard recognition, and defensive driving techniques. This course is often recommended or required by insurance companies or courts after an at-fault collision.
At Golden Key Driving School, our DDC program combines classroom theory with real in-car practice. You'll learn to anticipate dangerous situations, manage risk on the road, and develop the habits needed to avoid future collisions.
What's Included
5 Hours Classroom/Online
Covers the causes of most collisions, risk assessment, hazard perception, and proven strategies for defensive driving. Can be completed online or in-class.
2 Hours In-Car
Apply what you've learned with one-on-one in-car instruction. Your instructor will work with you on real roads, focusing on the specific driving situations where you need the most improvement.
Pricing
$399
5 hrs classroom/online + 2 hrs in-car
Who Should Take the DDC?
- Drivers involved in a collision who want to improve their skills and prevent future incidents.
- Drivers referred by their insurance company or by a court order following a traffic violation.
- Any licensed driver who feels they need a refresher on safe driving techniques and wants to become more aware behind the wheel.
What You'll Learn
- The most common causes of collisions and how to avoid them.
- How to scan the road effectively and anticipate hazards before they become emergencies.
- Proper following distance, speed management, and space cushion techniques.
- Strategies for driving in adverse conditions — rain, snow, fog, and low visibility.
- How emotions, fatigue, and distractions affect driving performance.
Related Programs
If you've received tickets or demerit points instead of being involved in a collision, you may need our Driver Improvement Course (DIC) instead. For new drivers looking for their first course, see our BDE Course.