Winter Driving & Skid Control
Course by: Fleet Safety International
Description
Prepare for snow, ice and low-traction road conditions with Fleet Safety International's Winter Driving & Skid Control Course. This blended program pairs the SAFER™ Defensive Driving System and interactive online instruction with hands-on coaching in FSI's specially equipped skid vehicles, giving drivers practical experience with black ice navigation, skid recovery, emergency braking, collision avoidance and vehicle control on slippery surfaces.
Course Outline
Online Classroom
- SAFER™ System of Defensive Driving
- Driving on Black Ice
- Driving Habits, Attitudes, Behaviors
- Preparing for Winter Driving Conditions
- Emergency Braking (ABS)
- Safe Breakdown Procedures
- Trapped in a Blizzard
- Getting Unstuck
In-Vehicle
- Pre and Post Trip Inspections
- General Driving Evaluation
- Commentary Driving (Hazard Identification)
- Ditch Entry & Recovery
- Braking & Turning on Slippery Road Surfaces
- Skid Control
- Collision Avoidance
- Rear Crash Avoidance
- Emergency Braking
- Brake and Avoid: Slippery surfaces
Course Duration
This course has a 2-hour in-vehicle session and online winter driving classroom training to complete.
Program Testing
Practical assessments and instructor evaluations are conducted during the course.
Course Details
Length:
2 hours
Language:
English
Certification:
No
Digital Badge:
No