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Program Description

In a classroom setting, defensive driving techniques are presented with the aid of various audio-visual devices. These courses are designed to involve participants in group discussions of common driving problems that are encountered by drivers each day.

 

Program Content

 

Module 1—The Law (Legal Element)

  • Rules and regulations that apply to commercial motor vehicle operation
 

Module 2—The Driver (Human Element)

  • The human elements that affect our ability to drive safely including attitude, mental/emotional state, complacency, physical well-being, nutrition, sleep, vision, and knowledge
 

Module 3—The Vehicle (Mechanical Element)

  • Vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and factors that affect steering, stopping, and handling
 

Module 4—The Environment

  • Inside the vehicle, road surface conditions, traffic conditions, and weather conditions
 

Module 5—Driving Defensively

  • Collision prevention; use of mirrors, signs, and signals; passing; intersections; turning procedures; expressway driving; and backing procedures
 

Who Should Attend?

Drivers of commercial vehicles who want to improve their on-road knowledge and learn defensive driving techniques.

 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

Learning Evaluation

Throughout the course, module quizzes evaluate participant learning. At the end of the program, a final knowledge evaluation is administered.

 

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.

 

Important Notices & Accommodations

AODA Accommodations

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Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
1 Day
Member Fee
$199
Member Fee
$1,425
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$199
Non-member Fee
$1,425

Session Details


From: Jul 08, 2025 - To: Nov 13, 2025
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E120283Defensive Driving Commercial7/8/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E116407Defensive Driving Commercial7/10/2025 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E124153Defensive Driving Commercial7/15/2025 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E120944Defensive Driving Commercial8/19/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E120310Defensive Driving Commercial9/16/2025 8:00:00 AMBrantfordBest Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre Register
E120388Defensive Driving Commercial10/2/2025 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada-Cambridge Register
E122177Defensive Driving Commercial10/3/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E121026Defensive Driving Commercial10/9/2025 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E121826Defensive Driving Commercial10/17/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E116412Defensive Driving Commercial11/5/2025 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E120957Defensive Driving Commercial11/12/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E120401Defensive Driving Commercial11/13/2025 8:00:00 AMWindsorWindsor Safety Village Register

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