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Defensive Driving - Commercial

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

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Who Should Attend?

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

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

IHSA is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all customers who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our goods or services. Individuals requesting accommodation are asked to advise IHSA of the nature of accommodation that is required by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-263-5024.

Program Details and Pricing

Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
1 Day
Member Fee
$203
Member Fee
$1,455
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$203
Non-member Fee
$1,455

Session Details


From: May 27, 2026 - To: Dec 08, 2026
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E131043Defensive Driving Commercial5/27/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E131071Defensive Driving Commercial6/3/2026 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieSault Ste. Marie Construction Association Register
E128652Defensive Driving Commercial6/16/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E128962Defensive Driving Commercial7/2/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E129527Defensive Driving Commercial9/29/2026 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada Cambridge Register
E128975Defensive Driving Commercial10/2/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E131832Defensive Driving Commercial10/6/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E131058Defensive Driving Commercial10/8/2026 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E130783Defensive Driving Commercial10/16/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E131051Defensive Driving Commercial10/28/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E128986Defensive Driving Commercial12/8/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register

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