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.
Course Topics
- Welcome
- Course Navigation
- Course Downloads
- Objectives
- Driver Readiness Quiz
Module 1 - Attitude
- Scenario
- Collision Statistics
- The Challenge
- Preventable and Non-Preventable Collisions
- Fundemental 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
This course takes approximately 360 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.
