{"id":66517,"date":"2026-06-12T18:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=66517"},"modified":"2026-06-12T18:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:28:12","slug":"stc-conducts-scientific-driving-training-for-vvip-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/stc-conducts-scientific-driving-training-for-vvip-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"STC Conducts Scientific Driving Training for VVIP Drivers*"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Around 200 drivers trained in modern safety and risk management<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Chandigarh News (12th June 2026):<\/span> The Office of the State Transport Commissioner, Punjab, organised a special training camp for approximately 200 Transport Department drivers deployed with the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and other VIPs.<\/p>\n<p>Held at the Sector 17 Head Office, the initiative aimed to upgrade traditional driving habits into scientifically backed, defensive road safety skills. Under the core theme, \u201cFrom Skill-Based Driving to Scientific Knowledge and From Confidence to Alertness &amp; Efficiency,\u201d the program focused on preparing drivers for high-pressure and emergency situations. The curriculum emphasized defensive driving to transition mindsets toward proactive risk management, quick identification of road hazards, and immediate emergency response protocols. 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