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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 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.

Sessions After April 1, 2024

The new pricing listed below will come into effect on April 1st 2024

Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
1 Day
Member Fee
$195.00
Member Fee
$1,390.00
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$195.00
Non-member Fee
$2,780.00
 

Session Details


From: Oct 31, 2024 - To: Jul 10, 2025
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E111805Defensive Driving Commercial10/31/2024 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E112275Defensive Driving Commercial12/2/2024 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E115984Defensive Driving Commercial1/7/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E116975Defensive Driving Commercial1/16/2025 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E117300Defensive Driving Commercial2/10/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E117047Defensive Driving Commercial2/21/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E117687Defensive Driving Commercial3/26/2025 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E116263Defensive Driving Commercial5/7/2025 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E116407Defensive Driving Commercial7/10/2025 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register