Description
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC – PROCTORED) ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
This Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC – Proctored) 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.
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.
IMPORTANT: A webcam is required to complete this course.
This is proctored version of the Professional Driver Improvement Course adds an extra layer of verification by requiring the learner to display Identification prior to beginning each module.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE 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
- Fundemanetal 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
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC – PROCTORED) ONLINE COURSE DURATION:Approximately 6-7 hours
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC – PROCTORED) TEST: Testing conducted in this online Condensed Defensive Driving program 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.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:Within 48 hours of successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print. 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.
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