15 Passenger Van Safety
Course Overview
A 15-passenger van behaves much differently from a passenger car. Most people do not know that these vans are more likely to roll over than any other type of vehicle, and don't give driver training a second thought.
This online 15-Passenger Van Safety driving safety course is designed to offer safe van-driving techniques that, if implemented, will drastically reduce the risk of injury or even death when driving a 15-passenger van.
After completing this defensive driving course, an understanding should be gained of:
- The differences between driving a 15-passenger van and driving a car
- Effective driving preparation strategies to maximize safety
- Safe van-driving techniques
- Procedures to safely conclude a trip
Topics Include:
- The 15 passenger van difference
- Before driving the van
- How to adjust your driving
- Hazardous conditions
Course Duration
Approximately 45 minutes
Defensive Driving Courses
Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles
Defensive Driving Attitudes
This driver training program is a condensed version of our full Defensive Driving Program and contains all the driving safety course information from that course. It is an excellent course for those wanting a quality defensive driving course online. SAFER stands for Space, Attitude, Foresight, Eyesight and Responsibility.
Defensive Driving Attitudes
Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles
Defensive Driving Attitudes
Behind the wheel, it is all about attitude, and attitudes determine how drivers respond to risk while driving. This Defensive Driving Attitudes driver training course encourages drivers to think about motivations and personal factors that cause excessive risk taking and impulsive driving decisions. Every company driver should enrol in a driving safety course.
Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Large Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles
This large vehicle driving safety course is design with the employee in mind who drives a vehicle for the majority of their day.
After completing this driver training course, an understanding should be gained of:
- Characteristics of defensive driving
- Major causes of traffic accidents
- What you can do to control your vehicle as you drive
- Actions to take to remain in control of yourself as you drive
Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles
After completing this driving safety course, company drivers will be able to:
- Recognize and reduce risk before they step into the vehicle by using trip planning and by conducting a pre-trip vehicle inspection.
- Describe how to see and anticipate not only what is happening around them, but what might happen by being aware of their surroundings, perceiving what’s going on around them, and then managing their speed and space accordingly.
- Identify the dangers of distracted driving and demonstrate defensive driving techniques.
- Indicate how to include the driver training topics to modify their driving habits to safely drive in hazardous weather conditions.
Defensive Driving for Small Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Small Vehicles
This driver training program is focused on small fleet vehicles. After completing this driving safety course , an understanding should be gained of:
- How to prepare to drive safely
- Best practices for driving safely
- Safe defensive driving in specific situations and conditions
- What to do in case of an accident
Defensive Driving Fundamentals
Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles
Defensive Driving for Small Vehicles
Driving is a serious responsibility. Every time you or someone else takes to the road, there is a level of risk involved. This online course explains how the Five Fundamentals of Defensive Driving can be used to reduce this risk to you and others.
The Five Fundamentals of Defensive Driving include:
1) Think and Look Ahead
2) Anticipate Hazards
3) Keep Your Options Open
4) Manage The Risk
5) Control with Finesse
Professional Driver: Large Vehicle Inspections
Vehicle Inspections: Intermodal Chassis
Vehicle Inspections: Refrigerated Trailers
Vehicle Inspections: Refrigerated Trailers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require professional tractor-trailer drivers to conduct three types of vehicle inspections: a pre-trip, on-the-road, and post-trip inspection. These inspection requirements apply to intermodal equipment, as well. This driver training course is designed to demonstrate the additional tasks necessary to conduct proper inspections on an intermodal chassis.
Vehicle Inspections: Refrigerated Trailers
Vehicle Inspections: Refrigerated Trailers
Vehicle Inspections: Refrigerated Trailers
Large numbers of refrigerated trailers—or "reefers", as they are more commonly known—regularly haul temperature-sensitive products from coast to coast. Thorough inspections are crucial—not only to ensure the tractor is in safe condition, but also to confirm the goods in the trailer do not perish.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require you to conduct three types of vehicle inspections: pre-trip, on-the-road, and post-trip inspections. This course is designed to demonstrate the additional tasks necessary to conduct proper inspections on refrigerated trailers.
Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series
Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series
Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series
The driver training Straight Truck Series is a collection of defensive driving programs that emphasize the essential skills necessary for staying safe on the road while operating a straight truck. This driving safety course series is appropriate for all levels of truck drivers operating any type of straight truck, from the entry-level to the veteran driver. The Vehicle Inspections course is designed to help truck drivers understand the basics of pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections on a straight truck. Specifically, it covers the importance of routinely inspecting your vehicle even when it may not be required by the regulations.
This online Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series course is designed to demonstrate straight truck drivers the critical vehicle inspection skills required.
Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers
Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series
Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series
Successful commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers learn in driver training, they must do all they can to avoid accidents, roadside breakdowns, and lost road time due to poor vehicle condition. Conducting vehicle inspections helps drivers keep their vehicles in good working order. Add this driving safety course that focuses on inspections, to any other defensive driving course for a complete package.
Routine vehicle inspections enable drivers to discover unsafe conditions before they cause accidents or crashes, find mechanical problems before they lead to costly breakdowns on the road, prevent being placed out of service during a roadside inspection, and avoid being subject to infractions and fines that affect productivity and profits.
Canada Hours-of-Service Regulation for Driving Professionals
This driving safety course will teach you about hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers working in Canada. As a commercial vehicle driver, you log a lot of kilometers on the road, under a variety of conditions. However, after many hours of driving, fatigue sets in. Fatigue can lead to bad decisions, and unfortunately, crashes.
After completing this driver training course, learners will understand, the purpose and importance of hours-of-service regulations; and, how to comply with these regulations by:
Managing time spent driving, on-duty and off-duty accordingly; and
Keeping a current, accurate record of time management.
Topics Include:
- Hours of Service Overview
- Preventing Driver Fatigue
- Hours of Service Regulations
- Defensive Driving Rules
- Driver’s Daily Log
- Putting It Into Practice
- Logging Examples
- Review of the 13/14/16-Hour Rules
- Review of the 70/120-Hour Cycles
Pass and Print Your Certificate Today!
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
NOTE: Testing conducted in this online Hours of Service Canada 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.
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