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Conduite défensive pour les conducteurs de VCM : gérer la vitesse et l'espace

Our course aims to equip drivers with an understanding of how the management of speed and space can affect their ability to respond to potential dangers and halt when necessary.

APERÇU DU COURS

The Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Manage Speed & Space course is designed to shed light on how the management of speed and space can affect a driver’s ability to tackle hazards or stop when required. Maintaining an adequate space cushion around your vehicle is crucial for effective speed and space management. This course goes into detail about how various factors, including perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance, weather conditions, traffic, and roadworks can influence a driver’s ability to stop. We will delve deeper into these factors and more, providing key insights for drivers to manage their speed and space while on the road.

SUJETS DU COURS

What Is Speed and Space Management?
Poor Speed and Space Management
Stopping Distance

Stopping Distance
Perception Distance
Reaction Distance
Braking Distance
How to Calculate

Space Cushion

Principles
Ahead
Behind
Sides
Above and Below

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Estimated duration: 30 minutes

Note de passage

The evaluation process of this online Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Manage Speed & Space course is designed to reinforce the lessons taught. To earn the certificate of completion, a score of 80% is required. If the pass mark is not achieved, participants are given two additional chances.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

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

APERÇU DU COURS