COURSE OVERVIEW

This Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) is specifically designed for drivers in the transportation industry as both a refresher on safe driving attitudes and techniques, and an introduction to new safe driving concepts.

This program is Alberta Government approved for a 3-point demerit reduction. Within 48 hours of successful completion of this course, a verified certificate will become available. Use the information provided on the certificate to submit your certificate and driver information for demerit reduction. Processing of demerit reduction may take 2-3 weeks.

This program is Alberta Government approved for 3 demerit reduction upon successful completion of this course with a minimum 80% passing grade.

The course is divided into 8 modules, which can be completed at the learners pace and does not have to be completed in one sitting. Each module utilizes a variety of interactive scenarios, videos, and knowledge checks to help provide an engaging and memorable learning experience.

 

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction

  • Welcome

  • Course Navigation

  • Course Downloads

  • Objectives

  • Driver Readiness Quiz

Module 1 - Attitude

  • Scenario

  • Collision Statistics

  • The Challenge

  • Preventable and Non-Preventable Collisions

  • Fundemental Philosophy

  • Safer System Of Driving

  • Quiz

Module 2 - Driving Conditions

  • Adverse Conditions

  • Weather Conditions

  • Light Conditions

  • Road Conditions

  • Traffic Conditions

  • Driver Conditions

  • Vehicle Inspections

  • Air Brakes

  • Couple And Uncouple

  • Quiz

Module 3 - Collisions

  • Two Vehicle Collisions

  • Vehicle Ahead

  • Collisions With The Vehicle Behind

  • Passing

  • Being Passed

  • Intersection Collisions

  • Head-On Collisions

Module 3A - Collisions (Continued)

  • Other Types of Collisions

  • Collisions With Trains

  • Collisions With Pedestrians

  • Sharing the Road

  • Quiz

Module 4 - Collisions (Continued)

  • Other Types Of Collisions

  • Backing Collisions

  • Wildlife Collisions

  • Jack-Knifing

  • Rollovers

  • Quiz

Module 4A - Collision Response

  • Accident Reporting

  • If a Collision Happens

  • Recording Accident Details and Information

  • Call Your Insurance Agent

  • Liability

  • Quiz

Module 5 - Fatigue

  • Statistics

  • Understanding Sleep

  • Recognizing Fatigue

  • Situational Awareness Test

  • Fatigue Strategies

  • Your Responsibility

  • Quiz

Module 6 - Impaired Driving

  • Drinking and Driving - The Statistics

  • Our Responsibilities

  • Penalties for Drinking and Driving

  • Other Drugs

  • Conclusion

  • Quiz

Module 7 - Emergencies

  • Emergency Manoeuvre

  • Skid Control

  • Collision Avoidance

  • Wheel Drop Off

  • Tire Blow Out

  • Quiz

Module 8 - Conclusion

Final Exam

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COURSE PREVIEW

 

Testimonials

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Cayman Islands Department

"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

Gibson Energy

"The knowledge and experience you bring with your diverse background have helped us with a proactive approach to improving road safety."

- Gibson Energy Ltd. Vice President of Truck Transportation Rod Bantle

Barsi Enterprises Staff

"Management and truck drivers alike would like to take the time to thank you for all of your help in assisting our company in becoming National Safety Code compliant. We completed our audit on Sunday, October 21st with (removed). Thanks to your advice and the Road Compliance Appendix that you and your company created for us we passed our audit with only (removed)% out of compliance. Without your guidance, I believe that this would not have been possible."

- Barsi Enterprises Staff

Randy Jones

"I would like to express to you my gratitude for allowing me to participate in your driver’s online training program. As a former professional driver and now as a safety professional I can honestly say that you have done an excellent job in producing a truly real-world program that will benefit even the seasoned operator. I would have no reservations in recommending this training tool to my peers. It is cost-effective in addition to being educational."

- Randy Jones - Snubco Pressure Control Ltd.

Anonymous course feedback

"I would like to express my gratitude for providing an excellent course. Professional, complete, and concise, the way I like it. Again, thank you!"

-Anonymous course feedback - Classroom Student