March 10, 2010

Thinking Drivers are Made, not Born

Nana Training Systems’ Thinking DriverTM course is aimed at improving a driver’s attitude while driving. Most driver improvement programs focus on the driver’s skill at handling a vehicle and knowledge of driving. However, skill and knowledge are not enough! The top five contributing factors to crashes are not skill or knowledge related – they are attitude related! According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation, the top five factors contributing to crashes are:

  • Driving without due care;
  • Failing to yield right of way;
  • Unsafe speed;
  • Following too closely; and
  • Ignoring traffic control device.

Attitude determines how the driver will choose to apply their skills and knowledge. Nana’s Thinking DriverTM course targets driver attitudes using a combination of lecture, interactive activities, and provides each driver with a personal workbook. This course empowers drivers to take control of aggressive urges and negative driving attitudes.

Your drivers will learn:

  • How to avoid aggressive driving and road rage incidents;
  • Personal risk management techniques;
  • How to manage driving stress;
  • How to act within the driving circle of control;
  • The causes of driving frustration and anger and how to avoid it; and
  • How to develop a winning driving attitude.

Drivers are encouraged to examine their assumptions about driving and themselves and are challenged to commit to specific positive driving changes.

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Everyone who drives as part of their job function;
  • All drivers who will drive BP Exploration (Alaska) vehicles;
  • Supervisors and managers who are responsible for drivers and fleet operations;
  • Fleet trainers who teach, coach or evaluate drivers; and
  • Anyone who is challenged by driving stress and pressures.
The Thinking DriverTM Program includes:

  • Thinking DriverTM Course
  • Thinking DriverTM Instructor Training
  • Driver Assessment and Review (behind-the-wheel coaching for professional drivers.
  • Law Enforcement Officer Training
  • Utility Trailer Driving and Backing
  • Vehicle Dynamics and Winter Driving
  • And much more...


    • NANA Training Systems will deliver the course at your worksite, or you can attend a regularly scheduled course by checking the calendar. Call us for more details.
    (907) 565-3300

    Thinking DriverTM , a division of Spencer McDonald & Associates Inc.
    www.thinkingdriver.com