Defensive Driving for Transit Operators Certification Program
The CASTA Defensive Driving for Transit Operators Certification course was designed with Transit drivers and operators in mind, delivering sound operator practices, experience from trainers in the field, And a curriculum tailored specifically for Professionals in the transit industry. This course is intended to be used as a general Defensive Driving teaching tool for professionals in the transit industry, allowing each agency to interject specific company policies where needed.
Course objectives:
The objective of the CASTA Defensive Driving for Transit Operators Certification is provide specific and tailored training to bus, van, and train operators in the transit industry.
Course topics include:
- Understand the consequences of distracted, fatigued and impaired driving
- Recognize the habits of defensive driving
- Better understand vehicle technology and safety features
- Identify personal driving behaviors and risk-taking tendencies
- Improve hazard identification and assessing risks
- Develop a personal plan for making effective driving choices
What participants will learn: Participants learn how to recognize both potential and immediate driving hazards and how to avoid traffic violations and collisions in a variety of driving conditions. They will develop a personal plan for making safe and responsible driving decisions.
Get Started with CASTA DDTOC Instructor Certification:
Become certified to teach the CASTA Defensive Driving Course by attending a DDTOC Instructor workshop. The workshop is generally held each year, either at one of CASTA’s conferences or as a regional training upon request. It covers the content of the driver course and training techniques for instructing defensive driving to transit professionals. You’ll learn how to teach the CASTA Defensive Driving for Transit Operators course through scenario based instruction, as well as, discussion about specific concerns related to your agency. If you are interested in becoming a DDTOC Instructor, hosting an Operator course, or need to order Student Manuals, please contact Joseph Parks at josephp@coloradtransit.com
| CASTA DDTOC Course Fees:
Instructor Certification and Course Materials* |
Quantity | CASTA Member Price | Non-CASTA Member Price | Certification Requirements |
| Instructor Certification Course** | 1 | $150 | $300 |
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| Annual Instructor Recertification | 1 | $50 | $100 |
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| Operator Certification Course Manual**** | 1 | $10 | $20 |
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| Master Instructor Certification | 1 | N/A | N/A |
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| Sponsored DDTOC Instructor Workshop* | CASTA provides the option for organizations to sponsor DDTOC Trainer Workshops in their area to get multiple trainers certified. |
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*Payment for the Instructor Certification Course and Instructor Course Guide is required prior to beginning the Instructor Certification Course.
**Includes Instructor Manual, Operator Course Guide, Operator Certificate of Completion, & Instructor Certificate of Completion. Certified instructors are required to be certified on and pay for each new edition of the CASTA DDTOC course.
***The first year of CASTA DDTOC Instructor certification is included when you complete the Instructor Certification Course. Instructor recertification is billed annually after that.
****Includes Operator Manual & Certificate of Completion. A Certified Instructor must teach the course to receive certification. If you do not have a certified DDTOC Instructor and would like to host a DDTOC Operator course please contact josephp@coloradotransit.com.
If you are interested in becoming a DDTOC Instructor, or need to order Student Manuals, please contact Joseph Parks at josephp@coloradotransit.com
Need to find a trainer in your area? Check out the list of certified DDTOC Trainers here.