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 at a glance
- Course format: Online learning plus hands-on, in-vehicle training
- Practical training: One-on-one instructor coaching
- In-vehicle duration: 2 hours
- Course price: $290 CAD
- Certificate: Certificate of completion
- Digital badge: Valid for 3 years
- Training location: Fleet Safety International — 4999 43 St SE #119, Calgary, Alberta
- Vehicle supplied: FSI’s specially equipped skid vehicle
- Intended audience: Individuals, commuters, and fleet drivers
- Group training: Custom fleet pricing available
- Course code: 10725
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