Course Code:
WFTR 801
Calendar Description:
This training focuses on pro-active techniques to prevent Heavy Vehicle motor vehicle collisions in all driving conditions. This course is provincially recognized in BC & AB.
Date First Offered:
2005-03-23
Hours:
Total Hours: 8
Lecture Hours: 8
Total Weeks:
1
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
None
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
Yes
Course Content:
- Regulations and traffic law
- Space
- Visibility
- Time management
- Seeing zones
- Trained eye lead time
- Eye movement
- Space management and effective attention getters
- Mental/physical preparedness
- Route selection and planning
- Mental disturbances
- Fatigue management
- Distraction (in and out of cab)
- Unfamiliar equipment and/or route selections
Learning Outcomes:
Students will recognize and understand the regulations and laws. Students will be able to implement pro-active driving techniques using various driving scenarios.
Grading System:
Pass/Fail
Passing Grade:
70%
Grading Weight:
Final Exam: 100 %
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Text Books:
Required - n/a, Student Manual