Winter Driving Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Driving during winter is challenging and occasionally perilous. The Winter Driving Program course offered online is an ideal tool for companies and individuals seeking to elevate their understanding and skills in winter driving. This comprehensive course extends from planning and preparations before the winter season to emergency braking and steering maneuvers.

PROGRAM SUBJECTS

Getting ready for winter driving conditions

Windshields and wipers
Trip planning
Periodic maintenance
Winter-specific tires
Emergency supplies
Road surfaces and black ice

SAFER Method of Defensive Driving

SPACE

Safe distance
Maintaining space while driving
Space management in adverse conditions
Intersection navigation

ATTITUDE

Four essential terms
Attitude and patience while driving

FORESIGHT

Awareness of surroundings

EYESIGHT

Visual scanning techniques
Horizon approach

RESPONSIBILITY

Returning home safely
Procedures during breakdowns
Surviving a blizzard
Getting out of a jam
Advanced driving skills

Visual targeting
Movement and braking
Taking corners
Emergency stop
Skid management
Avoiding collisions

The Winter Driving Program was crafted by Dr. Randy Flemmer, a veteran with over three decades of experience in driver training and fleet safety.

ONLINE PROGRAM DURATION

Estimated 90 minutes

GRADE REQUIREMENT

Testing conducted throughout this online Winter Driving Program is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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

PROGRAM PREVIEW