Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Alberta Provincial Hours of Service course provides an in-depth understanding of the regulations that drivers are required to observe under the Alberta provincial hours of service rules. These laws aim to control fatigue and secure the safety of those involved in commercial transport and the general public on the road.

After successfully finishing this course, the participant will have a comprehensive understanding of work-shift limits, exceptions to these limits, paperwork requirements (form and manner), the 160 KM radius exemption, and the responsibilities of the driver.

This course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of the rules that govern them and how to effectively apply them.

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction

What is a Safety Fitness Certificate?
What is a National Safety Code vehicle?
What employees do the regulations apply to?

Duty Status

The Four Duty statuses
Off Duty Time
On Duty Time

Work-shift Limits

Definition of Work-shift
Work-shift Limits
Mandatory Time Breaks
Reduced Rest Provision
Summary or limits

Co – Driver Requirements

Conflict of Status

Exemptions

Adverse Driving Conditions and its definition
Emergencies and its definition

Form & Manner Requirements

Daily Log Requirements
Duty Status Locations
Off Duty Logs
Driver Log Retention
Supporting Documents

Logbook Exemption (160 KM Radius)

Not exempt from work-shift limits
Exemption rules
Record of Duty Status Form and Manner
Supporting Documents
15 Hour on Duty Limit

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated completion time is 45 minutes.

PASS MARK

To complete the Alberta Provincial Hours of Service course, a score of 80% must be achieved. If the participant does not pass on the first attempt, they have the opportunity to retake the course once.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon achieving a passing score in this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW