Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) - 3 Demerit (Alberta)

Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) – 3 Demerit (Alberta)

The Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) is meticulously crafted for individuals in the transport sector, offering an extensive refresher on safe driving practices and techniques, as well as a comprehensive introduction to new driving safety concepts. This program is endorsed by the Alberta Government, guaranteeing a 3 demerit reduction for successful completion with a minimum grade of 80%.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) is specifically constructed for individuals in the transport industry, serving as a comprehensive refresher on safe driving practices and techniques. Furthermore, it offers a detailed introduction to innovative driving safety concepts.

The Alberta Government endorses this program, ensuring a 3-point demerit reduction upon successful completion. Within 48 hours of course completion, a certified certificate will be made available. The information contained in the certificate can be used to process your demerit reduction, which may take up to 2-3 weeks.

The PDIC is recognized by the Alberta Government for a 3 demerit reduction, granted the course is successfully completed with a minimum passing grade of 80%.

The PDIC is segmented into 8 modules, offering flexibility to learners to complete the course at their convenience. Each module incorporates a myriad of interactive scenarios, videos, and knowledge checks for an engaging and immersive learning experience.

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction

Important Links and Downloads
Driver Readiness Quiz

Module 1 – Core Philosophy

What is an acceptable risk when driving?
Collision Statistics
The Challenge
Preventable Collisions
Driver Competency Model
Quiz

Module 2 – SAFER System of Defensive Driving Part One

Space
Attitude
Foresight

Module 3 – SAFER System of Defensive Driving Part Two

Eyesight
Responsibility
Quiz

Module 4 – Adverse Conditions

Adverse Conditions
Weather Conditions
Light Conditions
Road Conditions
Traffic Conditions
Driver Conditions
Vehicle Inspections
Vehicle Breakdown
Quiz

Module 5 – Two-Vehicle Collisions

Six positions of a two-vehicle crash
Proper passing techniques
Quiz

Module 6 – Other Vehicle Collisions

Backing Collisions
Wild Life Collisions
Jackknifing Collisions
Rollover Collisions
Quiz

Module 7 – Emergency Driving Techniques

Emergency Braking
Visual Targeting
Collision Avoidance
Antilock Brakes
Passive Safety Systems
Active Safety Systems
Wheel Drop Off and off-road recoveries
Tire Blow Out
Quiz

Module 8 – Drinking, Driving and Drugs

Drinking and Driving – The Statistics
Myths around impaired driving
Effects of alcohol on driving ability
The impact of impaired driving
Penalties for Drinking and Driving
Vehicle impoundment program
Other Drugs both illegal and prescription
Conclusion
Quiz

Module 9 – Fatigue

Fatigue statistics
The definition of fatigue
Fatigue causal factors
The concept of sleep loss and the impact of not getting enough sleep
Circadian rhythms and the factors that can disrupt those rhythms
Work and medical factors that can impact sleep
Sleep cycles
How age affects sleep
Rhythms of alertness and sleepiness
The impact that fatigue can have on your life
Fatigue indicators
The impact of fatigue on night driving
The Stanford Sleepiness Scale as a way to judge your level of fatigue
Aids to better sleep
Good sleep practices
Ways to manage time and stress management
Strategies for journey management
Strategies that work minimally
Strategies that do not work
Strategies that do work
Responsibility and fatigue
Quiz

Module 10 – Conclusion

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 6-7 hours

PASS MARK

The online testing conducted within this PDIC is designed to reinforce the information disseminated. A score of 80% must be achieved to receive a certificate of completion. Participants have the opportunity to retake the course twice if the pass mark is not obtained.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be made available for download and print.

Important: An official government certificate will be mailed to you within 3 to 5 business days. Present the government certificate at any Alberta Registry office to have the demerits removed.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details