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Mentally Active – Winter Driving

Fleet Safety International / Mentally Active – Winter Driving

Mentally Active WinterDriving & Skid Control Course

Course Overview

This program is specially designed to meet the needs of Energy Sector drivers. This 1/2 Day course is designed for companies and drivers who want to balance a rich training and hands-on experience with budget demands. Students learn the latest in Defensive Driving theory as well as participate in practical, hands-on, in-vehicle training that reinforces good driving habits and skills. Students are given professional driver assessments using the FSI 63 Point Driver Assessment as well as 1-on-1 driving time in FSI’s specially designed Skid Vehicles.

Classroom training is a combination of Instructor led discussion and scenario based training. A variety of multimedia resources are used to enhance the program and increase retention. All topics are research based and modular in nature. Programs can be customized to suit client need.

Length

4 Hours – 2 Hours Classroom, 2 Hours In-Vehicle

Classroom 2 Hours

  • SAFER™ System of Defensive Driving
  • Adverse Road Conditions (gravel, lease roads, snow and ice)
  • Backing
  • Fatigue Management
  • Journey Management
  • Deer and Animal Collisions

In-vehicle Driving: 2 Hours

  • Pre and Post Trip Inspections
  • General Driving Evaluation
  • Commentary Driving
  • Skid Control
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Slalom Driving
  • Braking (Progressive squeeze and Anti-lock)
  • Backing
  • Brake and Avoid
  • Gravel Road Skill Building
  • Braking on gravel
  • Steering on gravel
  • Swerving on gravel
  • Cornering on gravel

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