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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)
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Rules and regulations that apply to commercial motor vehicle operation
Module 2—The Driver (Human Element)
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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)
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Vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and factors that affect steering, stopping, and handling
Module 4—The Environment
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Inside the vehicle, road surface conditions, traffic conditions, and weather conditions
Module 5—Driving Defensively
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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 NOTICE
Registration fees for IHSA’s in-class training courses will be increasing. If you are registering for a course scheduled to take place prior to March 31, 2024, the price is unchanged. If you are registering for a course scheduled for April 1, 2024 or later, the price will be higher. Please see the tables below for more information.
Sessions Until March 31, 2024
The current pricing is in effect until March 31st 2024.
Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
1 Day
Member Fee
$169.00
Member Fee
$1,210.00
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$169.00
Non-member Fee
$1,210.00
Session Details
From: Dec 13, 2023 - To: Mar 27, 2024
City: Any
Region: Any
| ihsa_EventNumber | CourseName | Date | City | Location | |
| E100498 | Defensive Driving Commercial | 12/13/2023 8:00:00 AM | Toronto | Voyager Training Centre - IHSA |
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| E99981 | Defensive Driving Commercial | 12/18/2023 8:00:00 AM | Ottawa | Ottawa Skills Development Centre |
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| E105880 | Defensive Driving Commercial | 1/11/2024 8:00:00 AM | Kingston | Kingston Construction Association |
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| E107547 | Defensive Driving Commercial | 2/7/2024 8:00:00 AM | Toronto | Voyager Training Centre - IHSA |
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| E108391 | Defensive Driving Commercial | 3/20/2024 8:00:00 AM | Toronto | Voyager Training Centre - IHSA |
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| E106281 | Defensive Driving Commercial | 3/27/2024 8:00:00 AM | Sudbury | IHSA Training Centre - Sudbury |
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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
2024 Course Registration is Now Available
Register for courses after April 1, 2024