Canada Driver Training: Driving Fundamentals
This Canada Driver Training curriculum provides commercial drivers with foundational knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to operate a CMV safely and in compliance with applicable Canadian regulations.
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Commercial drivers must know how to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) skillfully and safely. It is important they understand the regulations that apply to them and can effectively manage risk while driving. Whether a driver is new to the job or has years of experience, it is good practice they receive competency or refresher training on driving fundamentals. This will ensure their continued understanding of the regulations. It will also help them maintain compliance while on the road and provide professional customer service.
Canada Driver Training: Driving Fundamentals Curriculum
This curriculum is designed to provide commercial drivers with foundational knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to operate a CMV safely and in compliance with applicable Canadian regulations.
Languages: Available in English or Canadian French
Curriculum Length: English: 4 hours 23 minutes 30 seconds | Canadian French: 4 hours 53 minutes 30 seconds
15 online courses are included within the Canada Driver Training: Defensive Driving Curriculum:
Becoming a Commercial Driver
This training course explains some of the basics of being a commercial driver. It includes their role as the face of their company, how the industry is regulated, what qualifies them, and what might disqualify them.
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Carrier Profiles
This training course teaches commercial drivers how the Carrier Profile system works and the impact they have on it.
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Control Systems
This training course helps commercial drivers understand how control systems function.
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On-the-Road Inspections and Enforcement
This training course commercial drivers understand when on-the-road inspections are required and how to complete one. It will also help them understand the purpose of on-road enforcement inspections.
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Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
This training course helps commercial drivers understand the key components of their vehicles and how to identify defects.
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Basic Controls and Vehicle Operations
This training course helps commercial drivers understand basic vehicle controls and maneuvers.
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Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers
This training course helps commercial drivers understand techniques for safely coupling and uncoupling tractor-trailers. They will learn what to look for when inspecting the coupling system and how the coupling and uncoupling process works.
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Backing, Parking, and Docking
This training course provides commercial drivers with the most successful practices for backing, parking, and docking vehicles. It will also cover precautions they can take to increase their likelihood of safely and successfully performing them.
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Railway Crossings
This training course helps commercial drivers safely pass through railway crossings and know what to do at the tracks in emergency situations.
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Handling and Securing Cargo
This training course helps commercial drivers properly handle cargo. It will also help them understand principles of proper weight distribution, cargo securement, and cargo security.
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Fatigue and Wellness
This training course teaches commercial drivers about factors that contribute to their health and wellness.
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Post Accident Procedures
This training course helps commercial drivers learn the procedures to follow in the event of an accident.
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Human Trafficking Awareness
This training course helps commercial drivers identify different types of human trafficking and those most at risk of becoming victims. It also provides them with information on how to notify authorities.
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Trip Planning
This training course teaches commercial drivers the five basic steps of trip planning.
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Weights and Dimensions Basics
This training course helps commercial drivers understand weight and dimension limits for commercial vehicles.
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You can also download this training in Scorm 1.2 format for use on your own Learning Management System or company intranet!
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