Winter Driving Fundamentals

This online Winter Driving Fundamentals course explores the main risks associated with winter driving and offers simple solutions to reduce winter driving risk.


Also see Thinking Driver, "Defensive Driving: Extreme Winter Driving with Skid Control/Recovery" for a more comprehensive course.

Course Overview

Winter driving can present challenges to both drivers and their vehicles. Cold weather can test the limits of a vehicle, and winter driving conditions will test the abilities of any driver. Being prepared for all road conditions is imperative! This online Winter Driving Fundamentals course explores the main risks associated with winter driving and offers simple solutions to reduce winter driving risk.

Course Topics

  • Conditions that affect winter driving
    • Weather
    • Vehicles
    • Roads
    • Traffic
    • Lighting
    • Drivers
  • Traction and control
    • Understanding traction
    • Tires
  • The 3 elements of control
    • Speed
    • Vehicle condition and technology
    • Driving skills