Winter Driving Fundamentals

This online Winter Driving Fundamentals course explores the main risks associated with winter driving and offers simple solutions to reduce winter driving risk. Also see Thinking Driver’s “Defensive Driving: Extreme Winter Driving with Skid Control/Recovery” for a more comprehensive course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Winter driving can present challenges to both drivers and their vehicles. Cold weather can test the limits of a vehicle, and winter driving conditions will test the abilities of any driver. Being prepared for all road conditions is imperative! This online Winter Driving Fundamentals course explores the main risks associated with winter driving and offers simple solutions to reduce winter driving risk.

COURSE TOPICS

In this online Winter Driving Fundamentals course, the following topics are covered:

  • Conditions that affect winter driving
    • Weather
    • Vehicles
    • Roads
    • Traffic
    • Lighting
    • Drivers
  • Traction and control
    • Understanding traction
    • Tires
  • The 3 elements of control
    • Speed
    • Vehicle condition and technology
    • Driving skills

Also see Thinking Driver’s “Defensive Driving: Extreme Winter Driving with Skid Control/Recovery” for a more comprehensive course.

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online Winter Driving Fundamentals course 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. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

N/A

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