It has been proven to improve traffic skills, decrease the possibility of future traffic violations and the possibility of serious collisions. The course emphasizes the dangers of speed, illustrates the Collision Prevention Formula, proper following distance, and explains the effects of alcohol and drugs. The program includes the most recent research on preventing deaths and injuries, and uses techniques that reinforce every concept. Issues addressed include airbags, anti-lock brakes, safety belts and child restraints. Complex concepts are made interesting and easy to understand.
More emphasis is placed on rules of the road and driver skills.
Built on interactive learning activities, participants form their own conclusions about the consequences of risky driving behavior. It challenges students to take responsibility for their behavior while driving, and to become safer drivers. The program reviews statistics and discusses why this age group is at risk, reviews defensive driving principles, techniques to maintain control and manage peer pressure. In addition, the program reviews state and local driving regulations including Graduated Driver Licenses. The PCD program helps families going through the process of divorce a chance to understand the impact divorce has on children.