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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 personal 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?

Any driver of a light-duty vehicle who wants to improve their on-road knowledge and learn defensive driving techniques.

 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

Learning Evaluation

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.

NOTE

This course is also available in an eLearning format.

 

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
1/2 Day
Member Fee
$100
Member Fee
$713
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$100
Non-member Fee
$713

Session Details


From: May 22, 2026 - To: Nov 26, 2026
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E129852Defensive Driving - G Class Driver5/22/2026 8:00:00 AMWellandNiagara Safety Village Register
E131044Defensive Driving - G Class Driver5/28/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E131072Defensive Driving - G Class Driver6/4/2026 8:00:00 AMSault Ste. MarieSault Ste. Marie Construction Association Register
E128963Defensive Driving - G Class Driver7/3/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E128918Defensive Driving - G Class Driver7/16/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129526Defensive Driving - G Class Driver8/19/2026 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada Cambridge Register
E129865Defensive Driving - G Class Driver9/3/2026 8:00:00 AMWindsorWindsor Safety Village Register
E129576Defensive Driving - G Class Driver9/10/2026 8:00:00 AMSimcoeTravelodge Simcoe Register
E131048Defensive Driving - G Class Driver9/16/2026 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E130693Defensive Driving - G Class Driver10/8/2026 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 Point Edward Register
E131835Defensive Driving - G Class Driver10/21/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129516Defensive Driving - G Class Driver10/27/2026 8:00:00 AMBrantfordBest Western Brantford Register
E129857Defensive Driving - G Class Driver10/28/2026 8:00:00 AMWellandNiagara Safety Village Register
E131052Defensive Driving - G Class Driver10/29/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E131190Defensive Driving - G Class Driver11/26/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register

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