Winter Driving Program (Online)

Course Overview

Winter driving is not easy, and at times it can be dangerous. This online Winter Driving course is designed for organizations and individuals who wish to review and enhance their winter driving knowledge. The course covers everything from pre-winter strategies to steering and braking in emergencies.

This program was developed by Dr. Randy Flemmer who has over 30 years of driver education and fleet safety experience.

Length

Approximately 90 mins

You will be automatically un-enrolled from this course 365 days after purchase.

Winter Driving Program Outline

Preparing for winter driving conditions

Windows and wipers
Journey management
Regular maintenance
Winter tires
Emergency kit
Roads and black ice

Visual targeting

Motion and braking

Cornering

Emergency braking

Skid control

Collision avoidance

SAFER System of Defensive Driving

SPACE

Following distance
Driving with the intention of space
Space and adverse conditions
Intersections

ATTITUDE

Four keywords
Attitude and patience

FORESIGHT

Situational awareness

EYESIGHT

Visual scanning patterns
Horizon method

RESPONSIBILITY

Getting home safe
Safe breakdown procedures
Trapped in a blizzard
Getting unstuck
Advanced driving

Course Assessment & Certificate Of Completion

Testing conducted throughout this online Winter Driving course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

Winter Driving Program (Online)