Online driver training - Alberta
Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van)
Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van) is an online course on the provincial hours of service rules as they apply to drivers of school buses, buses and passenger vans in Alberta. It covers duty status, work-shift limits and breaks, exemptions, daily log requirements and the 160 kilometre radius logbook exemption that most local passenger runs operate under.
Duration
45m
On completion
Certificate, valid 36 month(s)
Coverage
Alberta
Per seat
$44.99 CAD
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About the course
What this course covers.
Hours of service rules are usually taught with a tractor-trailer in mind, but Alberta's provincial regulation also covers commercial passenger vehicles: buses and vans with a designed seating capacity of 11 or more passengers. For a school bus or charter operator, that means drivers carrying children or the public are held to the same work-shift limits as a freight driver, and the operator carries the same responsibility for monitoring them. This listing packages the Alberta rules for that audience.
The course covers what a Safety Fitness Certificate is, what makes a vehicle a National Safety Code vehicle, and which employees the regulation applies to. It then explains the four duty statuses, the definition of a work-shift and its limits, mandatory breaks, the reduced rest provision and co-driver requirements, followed by the exemptions for adverse driving conditions and emergencies. The documentation section covers daily log requirements, duty status locations, off-duty logs, log retention and supporting documents.
For most school bus and local passenger runs, the most important section is the last one: the 160 kilometre radius logbook exemption. Split shifts with morning and afternoon runs are common in student transportation, and drivers often assume a local route means no hours of service rules at all. The course is clear that the exemption removes the logbook, not the limits, and that the driver must still be back and released within 15 hours of starting the work-shift.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
6 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Who the Alberta rules apply to
The Safety Fitness Certificate, what makes a bus or van a National Safety Code vehicle, and which employees the provincial regulation covers.
Duty status
The four duty statuses and how on-duty and off-duty time are defined, including time spent waiting between runs.
Work-shift limits and breaks
The definition of a work-shift, the limits within it, mandatory breaks, the reduced rest provision, and a summary of every limit.
Co-drivers and exemptions
Co-driver requirements, conflict of status, and the exemptions for adverse driving conditions and emergencies.
Daily logs and records
Daily log requirements, duty status locations, off-duty logs, log retention and supporting documents.
The 160 kilometre radius logbook exemption
Why the work-shift limits still apply under the exemption, the record of duty status form and manner, supporting documents, and the 15 hour on-duty limit.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- School bus drivers employed by Alberta school divisions and contractors
- Charter, transit-contract and shuttle bus drivers operating in Alberta
- Drivers of passenger vans with 11 or more designed seats
- Transportation supervisors who schedule split-shift routes
- Operators documenting hours of service training for a carrier profile
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain how Alberta's provincial hours of service rules apply to buses and passenger vans
- Record duty status correctly, including split shifts and time between runs
- Apply the work-shift limits, breaks and reduced rest provision
- Keep daily logs or radius-exemption records in the required form
- Use the 160 kilometre radius exemption correctly and know its limits
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $44.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$224.95
Individually with a 10% code
Ask our safety experts for a code
$202.46
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$179.96
A corporate account saves you
$44.99
on 5 seats of Alberta Provincial Hours of Service (School Bus and Passenger Bus/Van)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass the course at 80 percent to download a certificate of completion, valid for 36 months. One retake is included if the pass mark is not reached the first time.
- Fully online and self-paced, about 45 minutes
- Mobile-friendly, so drivers can complete it between runs
- Instant access once the seat is purchased
- Certificate available as soon as the course is passed
- Valid for 36 months
Why it matters for compliance
Alberta's Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation (AR 317/2002) applies to commercial passenger vehicles with a designed seating capacity of 11 or more passengers. A driver may not drive after 13 hours of driving or 14 hours of on-duty time following the most recent period of at least 8 consecutive hours off duty. Under the 160 kilometre radius exemption, the driver must stay within 160 kilometres of the home terminal and be back and released within 15 hours of starting the work-shift.
Training outside Alberta?
This course covers Alberta's provincial rules. Passenger carriers that cross a provincial or international border, such as interprovincial charter operators, follow the federal hours of service regulations instead.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
Do hours of service rules apply to school bus drivers in Alberta?
- Alberta's provincial regulation applies to commercial passenger vehicles with a designed seating capacity of 11 or more passengers, which includes buses used for student transportation. Check with your school division or operator for how they apply the rules to your routes.
What about split shifts with morning and afternoon runs?
- The course covers duty status and the definition of a work-shift, which is how time between runs is treated. Under the 160 kilometre radius exemption, the driver must still return and be released within 15 hours of starting the work-shift.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 44.99 CAD per seat. Ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course, or a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months, which suits an operator training every driver.
Is this different from the general Alberta hours of service course?
- It teaches the same Alberta rules from the same topic outline, listed for school bus and passenger bus or van operators. Freight carriers can use the general Alberta provincial hours of service course.
Does it cover vehicle inspections?
- No. It covers hours of service. Bus and van fleets can pair it with Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans for the daily inspection.
How long is the certificate valid?
- 36 months from the completion date.
How long does the course take?
- About 45 minutes, and it can be completed in more than one sitting.
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