Defensive Driving & Professional Driver Improvement Training

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

The Canada Safety Council’s Defensive Driving program is an established, proven program that meets the needs of today’s complex traffic environment.  The course is delivered through a combination of case studies, class discussions, written exercises, lectures and videos.

Topics include:

• Principles and foundations
• The driver
• Intersections
• Passing
• Aggressive driving
• Optional modules (1 of 3):  other road users, winter driving, pre-trip inspection/fuel efficiency

Length:  6 hours

DEFENSIVE DRIVING FOR 15-PASSENGER VANS

This course is designed to provide drivers with an overview of safety concerns related to 15-passenger vans, as well as defensive driving tips to ensure that every trip is a safe trip.  The course is a must for any business that transports employees in large vans.  If necessary, the Saskatchewan Safety Council offers an in-vehicle training component.

Topics include:

• Overview of safety concerns
• Circle checks
• Safety alerts
• Defensive driving for large vans
• Dealing with emergency situations
• Action plan for 15-passenger vans

Length:  3.5 hours (classroom), 1 day (with in-vehicle training)

IN-VEHICLE DRIVING ASSESSMENT

In-vehicle assessments include one-on-one driver evaluation and instructor critiques in defensive  driving, collision avoidance, skid control and other areas.  The Saskatchewan Safety Council’s qualified driving instructors are available to assist your staff in avoiding collisions despite driving conditions or the actions of others.

Length:  1 – 2 hours

PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE

The Canada Safety Council’s Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) is an established program that meets the needs of today’s complex traffic environment.  PDIC helps professional drivers improve their defensive driving techniques.  The course will help drivers prevent collisions, save lives, deliver cargo safely and on time, reduce costs and maintain good driving habits.

Topics include:

• Defensive driving techniques
• Passing
• Collision prevention
• Driving conditions
• Turns
• Backing
• Driver awareness and impairments
• Vehicle inspections

Length:  6 – 8 hours

PDIC/DDC INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This 3-day course, depending on the number of participants, is available to staff members who want to become certified PDIC or DDC instructors in their workplace.