Canada Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions

Canada Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions

Course Length: 30 Minutes

Overview: For the professional driver, extreme driving conditions demand increased preparation and awareness. The conditions in Canada can change quickly and severely. So, both you and your vehicle must be in top form.

Canada Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions is designed to help commercial drivers learn how to prepare for driving in extreme conditions and operate safely when they encounter them.

This training is offered as a part of a more comprehensive curriculum on this topic. See the description for the Canada Driver Training: Defensive Driving Curriculum for additional information.

Objectives:

After completing this training, learners will be able to:

• Identify common ways to prepare for driving in adverse weather conditions
• Discuss how to safely operate a vehicle in snow, ice, wind, rain, and fog
• Explain ways to stay safe in extreme heat or cold temperatures
• Recognize the challenges of driving on steep grades and around sharp curves

Outline:

Canada Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Navigation
• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Vehicle Preparation

• Increased Preparation
• Coolant and Antifreeze
• Defrosting and Heating
• Windshield Wipers and Washers
• Emergency Equipment
• Tires
• Windows and Mirrors
• Lights and Reflectors
• Fuel Tank

Driver Preparation

• Avoid Dangers
• Emergency Equipment
• Check the Forecast
• Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses
• Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
• Operating in Hot Weather
• Operating a Refrigerated Vehicle in Hot Weather

Driving in Extreme Weather

• Extreme Weather
• Fog
• Rain
• Wind
• Snow
• Ice
• All Slippery Surfaces
• Breakdowns

Mountain Driving

• Grades
• Upgrades
• Downgrades
• How Brakes Can Fail
• Braking Technique
• Escape Ramps

Curves

• Sharp Curves
• Safe Driving Practices

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered: N/A

Copyright Date: 2023

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