Wake Tech offers defensive driving classes in Raleigh. These classes, also known as "safe-driving classes," may be court-ordered following a driving offense.

Two courses are offered, each of which is four hours. They cover safety before, during and after driving a vehicle, as well as risk management and modifying behaviors that could lead to unsafe driving.

If you must complete four hours of instruction, register for the first course only. If you must complete eight hours of instruction, register for both courses.

Defensive Driving Courses

Defensive Driving

This four-hour course is for those who have been advised to take a defensive driving course after a court-related issue. It focuses on safety before, during, and after operating a motor vehicle. The course presents safe driving concepts and covers mitigating and managing driving issues, citations, accidents, and court-related issues. It also introduces students to the concepts of risk management and behavior as they pertain to safe driving. If you need to complete 8 hours of training, be sure to register for this course and Defensive Driving- Part 2 (SEF-80041)

Course Objectives

Introduction to Defensive Driving




Outline of instruction

• Real Facts
• What is Safe Driving
• Know Your Vehicle
• What is Driving You?
• Why are We Recking?
• Rules of the Road
• Driving Tips
• Test


Contact Hours

4

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to improve their driving skills or those who need to participate in a 4-hour, defensive driving course for a court-related issue

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Justina Barreiro
919-819-0203
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311398 06/12/25 - 06/12/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 10 Register
311399 06/18/25 - 06/18/25 Northern Wake Campus 50.00 15 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Defensive Driving - 8 Hours

This eight-hour course is for those who have been advised to take a defensive driving course after a court-related issue, or for personal enrichment. It focuses on safety before, during, and after operating a motor vehicle. The course presents safe driving concepts and covers mitigating and managing driving issues, citations, accidents, and court-related issues. It also introduces students to the concepts of risk management and behavior as they pertain to safe driving.

Course Objectives

Learn Defensive Driving




Outline of instruction

Real Facts
What is Safe Driving
Know Your Vehicle
What is Driving You?
Why are We Recking?
Rules of the Road
Driving Tips
Test

Behavior Modification Related to Driving and Attitude
Risk Identification and Risk Management
Risk and Accountability
Risk and Liability
Managing Oneself and Others While Driving
Classroom Case Analysis, Accident Investigation
How to Survive a Motor Vehicle Accident
Student's Practical Application of Their Situation - Citation


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to improve their driving skills or those who need to participate in a 4-hour, defensive driving course for a court-related issue

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Justina Barreiro
919-819-0203
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311394 06/17/25 - 06/17/25 Northern Wake Campus 70.00 15 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.