BIS Safety Software

Weights & Dimensions (Safety Laws)

This educational course has been structured to provide guidance on Weights & Dimensions and Safety Laws, encompassing the fundamental knowledge necessary as per the Alberta Regulations.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This educational course has been structured to provide guidance on Weights & Dimensions and Safety Laws, encompassing the fundamental knowledge necessary as per the Alberta Regulations.

COURSE TOPICS

Safety Laws

Licences, Violations & Suspensions
Rules of the jurisdiction
Distracted Driving
Fit to drive
Weigh Scales
Correct Fueling
Appropriate use of Fire Extinguishers
Warning Triangles
Collisions and accurate reporting

Weights & Dimensions

Legal weights and limitations
Displaying Tare & GVW
Explanation of Tare & GVW
Load dimensions and restrictions
Weight Limits
Steering Axles/Carrying Axles
Axle weights & Spacing
Width Limits
Signs, Flags, Lamps
Length Limits

Permits

Government limitations
Additional terms
Escort & Trail Vehicles
Equipment prerequisites
Accessible permits
Road Restrictions
Long Combination Vehicles
High Load Corridor

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 45 minutes

PASS MARK

A score of 80% is required to earn a certificate of completion. Learners have the option to retake the course if the pass mark is not attained on the initial attempt.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Once the course has been successfully completed, a certificate will be accessible for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW