Safe Winter Driving

Course Duration: Online/Self-paced

Requirements: Recommended for drivers.

Description: This information-packaged online course offered through Coaching Systems zeros in on safety tips and techniques for handling the hazards of winter driving.

Topics Include:

Pre-Season Preparations

• Maintenance check
• Tire check
• Winter preparedness equipment

On the Road Issues

• 4-wheel drive Anti-lock braking systems
• Scanning for hazards
• Following/stopping distances
• Pedestrians
• Obstructed views
• Slowed acceleration
• Intersection hazards
• Inclines/descents
• Changes in road surface
• Obscured road markings
• Narrowed lanes
• Sharing the road with snow removal equipment
• Night driving

Pre-trip Procedures

• Choice of clothing
• Vehicle warm-up
• Snow removal
• Fluid check
• Weather check

(Course #4022)