Defensive Driving






Defensive driving means anticipating other drivers’ mistakes, keeping an appropriate distance from other vehicles, maintaining a safe speed, and staying alert for possible risks on the road. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a quick safety meeting or toolbox talk to review what it means to be a defensive driver along with specific habits that safe drivers can practice.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Defensive Driving, Industry, Construction, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews what it means to be a defensive driver along with specific habits that safe drivers can practice.