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Extreme Driving Conditions (US)

The Extreme Driving Conditions (US) course takes just 22 minutes and equips drivers with vital skills for navigating hazardous weather and road conditions. It covers essential techniques for driving safely in rain, snow, ice, and extreme heat, offering practical advice for managing speed, handling road surfaces, and preparing vehicles for adverse conditions. This course is perfect for organizations looking to improve employee safety during extreme weather events, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle dangerous driving situations. Upon completion, participants will receive an online completion certificate and access to a job aid, reinforcing the critical concepts learned. Bulk enrollment options and progress tracking for managers make this course ideal for workplace training.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the impact of visibility, road conditions, and vehicle control during adverse weather like rain, snow, and fog.
Learn how to navigate wet, icy, and uneven surfaces with techniques such as maintaining traction and adjusting braking.
Prepare your vehicle with proper tires, and de-icing equipment, and know how to control skids and manage speed in snow or ice.

Adjust speed for conditions like heavy rain, ice, or fog, ensuring safe stopping distances and preventing accidents.
Maintain tire pressure, monitor engine temperature, and stay hydrated to avoid overheating of both vehicle and driver.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Road Surfaces
1. Extreme Weather Driving
2. Driving in Rain
3. Wet Surfaces
4. Heavy Rain and Flash Floods
5. More Flood Dangers
6. Driving Through Standing Water
7. Knowledge Check - Rain
8. Knowledge Check – Deep Water
9. Knowledge Check – Flooded Roads
3. Winter Weather
1. Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
2. Prepare Your Car (continued)
3. Prepare Yourself for Driving in Winter
4. More Preparations
5. Slow and Easy
6. Driving Distances and Speeds
7. Turns, Bridges and Intersections
8. Headlights and Braking
9. Parking and Seatbelts
10. Knowledge Check – Gas Tank
11. Knowledge Check – Stopping Distance
12. Knowledge Check - Headlamps

4. Managing Speed
1. Managing Speed
5. Hot Weather Driving
1. Hot Weather Driving Tips
2. Lights and Gauges
3. Hot Weather Emergencies
4. Tires and Oil
5. Engine Coolant
6. Engine Coolant (continued)
7. Engine Belts and Hoses
8. Knowledge Check – Temperature Gauge
9. Knowledge Check – Tire Air Pressure
10. Knowledge Check – Heated Radiator or Engine
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

Training Process

This course is delivered entirely online, allowing for flexibility and convenience. Learners will engage in interactive knowledge checks and real-life examples throughout the course to solidify their understanding of safe driving in extreme conditions. The 22-minute course is designed for quick yet effective learning, with a completion certificate provided at the end.

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