Online driver training
Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series
Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series is a short online course for commercial truck drivers on driving safely in fog, rain, wind, snow and ice. It covers preparing for extreme weather, how each type of weather affects a tractor-trailer, keeping control when traction and visibility are reduced, and knowing when to pull off the road.
Duration
15m
On completion
Certificate, valid 36 month(s)
Coverage
All Provinces
Per seat
$59.99 CAD
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Trusted by Canadian operators
About the course
What this course covers.
Canadian drivers deal with every kind of extreme weather, sometimes in a single trip: freezing fog in a river valley, crosswinds on the open prairie, a snow squall on a mountain pass, and black ice after dark. A loaded or empty tractor-trailer responds to each of them differently, and a driver who handles snow well can still be caught out by wind on an empty trailer. This course is about recognising those differences and responding to them.
It starts with preparation, and why it matters: what a driver can do before the trip to be ready for weather, from checking forecasts and conditions to preparing the vehicle. It then works through the forms of extreme weather, fog, rain, wind, snow and ice, and how each one affects vehicle operation, especially traction, stability and visibility.
The core of the course is maintaining control of a tractor-trailer when traction is reduced and visibility is limited. It closes on the decision professional drivers sometimes find hardest: when to pull off the road and wait. The course is part of a series designed for every level of driver, from entry-level to veteran, and at about 20 minutes it works well as a pre-winter refresher for a whole fleet.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Preparing for extreme weather
Why preparation matters and how drivers prepare themselves and the vehicle for weather.
Forms of extreme weather
Fog, rain, wind, snow and ice, and how each affects a commercial vehicle.
Keeping control in reduced traction and visibility
Driving techniques to maintain control of a tractor-trailer in poor conditions.
When to pull off the road
Recognising when conditions make it unsafe to continue and stopping safely.
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
- Tractor-trailer drivers at every experience level
- Drivers on highway and mountain routes
- New drivers facing their first Canadian winter on the road
- Fleet safety staff running pre-winter refreshers
- Dispatchers who make weather-related trip decisions
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Prepare for driving in extreme weather
- Explain how fog, rain, wind, snow and ice affect vehicle operation
- Maintain control of a tractor-trailer in reduced traction and visibility
- Decide when conditions make it unsafe to continue
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $59.99 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
$299.95
Individually with a 10% code
Ask our safety experts for a code
$269.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$239.96
A corporate account saves you
$59.99
on 5 seats of Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass at 80 percent to download a certificate of completion. The course can be taken three times. No expiry period is listed; many fleets repeat weather training every fall.
- Fully online and self-paced, about 20 minutes
- Part of the Driver Training Series
- Mobile-friendly, works on a phone or tablet
- Instant access once the seat is purchased
- Certificate available as soon as the course is passed
Why it matters for compliance
Both federal and Alberta hours of service rules include provisions for adverse driving conditions, and carriers are expected to manage weather as a driving hazard. This course covers driving technique and decision-making; drivers must still follow their carrier's policies and the hours of service rules that apply to them.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
What weather conditions does the course cover?
- Fog, rain, wind, snow and ice, and the combination of reduced traction and visibility they create.
Is this course for car drivers?
- No. It is written for commercial motor vehicle drivers, particularly tractor-trailers. Employees who drive cars and light trucks should look at a defensive or winter driving course for small vehicles.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 59.99 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.
How long does it take?
- About 20 minutes, which makes it an easy pre-winter refresher for a whole fleet.
Does it cover when to stop driving?
- Yes. The final section covers recognising when conditions are unsafe and pulling off the road.
Does the certificate expire?
- No expiry period is listed. Many fleets repeat weather training every fall.
Why are empty trailers a particular risk in wind?
- An empty or lightly loaded trailer presents a large surface to the wind with little weight to hold it down, so crosswinds can push it out of its lane or over. The course covers how wind affects vehicle operation and when to stop.
Do hours of service rules allow extra time for bad weather?
- Both federal and Alberta rules include provisions for adverse driving conditions, with conditions attached. The course focuses on driving technique; drivers should learn the adverse conditions rules in an hours of service course.
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