Approximately 50 minutes
COURSE OVERVIEW
This online Provincial Hours of Service (Alberta) course explains the hours of service limits set out by Alberta Regulation 317/2002 and how they apply to provincially regulated carriers and drivers. As learners cover topics such as the four duty statuses, daily log requirements, and driver and carrier responsibilities, they will be equipped with the legislation and information required to ensure everyone's safety on the road and to reduce fatigue related incidents.
Material in this course was developed using the Alberta Hours of Service Regulations and Alberta Traffic Safety Act.
COURSE TOPICS
Vehicles regulated and exempted by the Alberta Hours of Service Regulations
The four duty statuses of commercial vehicle drivers
Minimum required off-duty time
Requirements for using a sleeper berth
Maximum allowed driving and on-duty hours
Driving and on-duty exemptions
Information required on daily logs
Daily log exemptions
Daily log possession and retention requirements
Responsibilities of carriers and drivers
"This course is vital to the promotion of road safety, and it reinforces the skills set that all heavy equipment users should use."
- Cayman Islands Department of Vehicle Licensing and Transport (DVLT) Supervisor Roy Bush