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PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
This Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) is specifically designed for drivers in the transportation industry as both a refresher on safe driving attitudes and techniques, and an introduction to new safe driving concepts.
This program is Alberta Government approved for a 3-point demerit reduction. Within 48 hours of successful completion of this course, a verified certificate will become available. Use the information provided on the certificate to submit your certificate and driver information for demerit reduction. Processing of demerit reduction may take 2-3 weeks.
This program is Alberta Government approved for 3 demerit reduction upon successful completion of this course with a minimum 80% passing grade.
The course is divided into 8 modules, which can be completed at the learners pace and does not have to be completed in one sitting. Each module utilizes a variety of interactive scenarios, videos, and knowledge checks to help provide an engaging and memorable learning experience.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE TOPICS:
Introduction
Welcome
Course Navigation
Course Downloads
Objectives
Driver Readiness Quiz
Module 1 - Attitude
Scenario
Collision Statistics
The Challenge
Preventable and Non-Preventable Collisions
Fundemanetal Philosophy
Safer System Of Driving
Quiz
Module 2 - Driving Conditions
Adverse Conditions
Weather Conditions
Light Conditions
Road Conditions
Traffic Conditions
Driver Conditions
Vehicle Inspections
Air Brakes
Couple And Uncouple
Quiz
Module 3 - Collisions
Two Vehicle Collisions
Vehicle Ahead
Collisions With The Vehicle Behind
Passing
Being Passed
Intersection Collisions
Head-On Collisions
Module 3A - Collisions (Continued)
Other Types of Collisions
Collisions With Trains
Collisions With Pedestrians
Sharing the Road
Quiz
Module 4 - Collisions (Continued)
Other Types Of Collisions
Backing Collisions
Wildlife Collisions
Jack-Knifing
Rollovers
Quiz
Module 4A - Collision Response
Accident Reporting
If a Collision Happens
Recording Accident Details and Information
Call Your Insurance Agent
Liability
Quiz
Module 5 - Fatigue
Statistics
Understanding Sleep
Recognizing Fatigue
Situational Awareness Test
Fatigue Strategies
Your Responsibility
Quiz
Module 6 - Impaired Driving
Drinking and Driving - The Statistics
Our Responsibilities
Penalties for Drinking and Driving
Other Drugs
Conclusion
Quiz
Module 7 - Emergencies
Emergency Manoeuvre
Skid Control
Collision Avoidance
Wheel Drop Off
Tire Blow Out
Quiz
Module 8 - Conclusion
Final Exam
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE DURATION:
Approximately 6-7 hours
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) TEST:
Testing conducted in this online Condensed Defensive Driving program is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark 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.
UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE PREVIEW:
The course you are adding to your cart can be upgraded to include ID verification. With this upgrade, the identity of anyone taking the course is verified against government-issued photo ID via webcam, and a special certificate is issued when the course is successfully completed. ID verification is an easy and secure way to verify that the person taking the course is the account holder, and many employers, clients, and regulators only accept certificates that have been ID-verified.
The cost to upgrade this course is $9.95.
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This is an online course which has pre-requisites. The pre-requisites below must be completed before the course certificate will be released.
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PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE (PDIC) ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW