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

The Alberta Provincial Hours of Service course provides a comprehensive overview of the rules a driver must adhere to under the Alberta provincial hours of service regulations. These rules are designed to prevent fatigue and ensure the safety of commercial transport operators and the general public on the road.

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

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 45 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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