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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%.

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.

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

Estimated 6-7 hours

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.

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.

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