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Canada Hours of Service Training Module 5: Exceptions
Time is an unalterable commodity. Not a single moment can be added to an hour, day or week. For professional drivers, time is even more constrained by the hours-of-service regulations. The aim of these regulations is to ensure fatigued drivers are not on the roads. After extended periods of driving, exhaustion can set in, leading to poor decision-making and potentially fatal accidents. For the wellbeing of all road users, adherence to the hours-of-service regulations is mandatory for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The Canada Hours of Service Training program aims to enhance compliance among drivers and carriers while optimising available hours, through comprehensive understanding of how these limits impact safety and efficiency.
Time is an unalterable commodity. Not a single moment can be added to an hour, day or week. For professional drivers, time is even more constrained by the hours-of-service regulations. The aim of these regulations is to ensure fatigued drivers are not on the roads. After extended periods of driving, exhaustion can set in, leading to poor decision-making and potentially fatal accidents. For the wellbeing of all road users, adherence to the hours-of-service regulations is mandatory for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
The Canada Hours of Service Training program aims to enhance compliance among drivers and carriers while optimising available hours, through comprehensive understanding of how these limits impact safety and efficiency.
Almost every rule has an exception, and the hours-of-service limits are no different.
Recognizing and correctly applying these exceptions is crucial. If a driver is unable to justify an exception, it may appear as a rule violation, leading to penalties. Proper use and accurate documentation of exceptions can minimize these violations.
This training module covers eight frequently used hours-of-service exceptions:
- 160-kilometer radius
- Split-sleeper berth
- Emergency conditions
- Adverse driving conditions
- Electronic logging devices (ELDs)
- Ferry operations
- Daily off-duty deferral
- Personal use of a CMV
Carriers may decide to allow or restrict the use of exceptions based on their internal policies and practices.
Canada Hours of Service Training: Exceptions is crafted to assist drivers in understanding which exceptions can be employed and the appropriate times to use them.
Target Audience: CMV Drivers Operating in Canada
Regulatory Reference: SOR/2005-313
The eLearning course encompasses the following topics:
- 160-Kilometer Radius
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Split-Sleeper Berth
- Drivers Operating South of the 60th Parallel
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Emergency Driving Conditions
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Adverse Driving Conditions
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Ferry Operations
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Daily Off-Duty Deferral
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Personal Use of CMV
- Exemptions for the Driver
- Eligible Users
- Conditions for Qualification
- Examples of acceptable use
- Examples of unacceptable use
- Other Exceptions
- Consult Your Carrier
- Upon completion of this training course, learners will be able to:
- Outline the most common exceptions and what each exception allows a driver to do
- Recognize which drivers are eligible to utilize an hours-of-service exception and when
Roughly 40 minutes
Passing score 80%
Completion certificate provided.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 40 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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