About the course
What this course covers.
This lesson serves as the formal-instruction component of forklift operator training on one specific skill: driving. It generally precedes hands-on operator training and site-specific training.
It works through the basic rules and guidelines for driving a forklift safely, and how to drive safely around pedestrians.
It closes with driving on challenging surfaces and in enclosed spaces.
Course outline
3 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Safe driving basics
The basic rules and guidelines for driving a forklift safely.
Safety around pedestrians
How to drive a forklift safely around pedestrians.
Challenging surfaces and enclosed spaces
Driving a forklift on challenging surfaces and in enclosed spaces.
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
- Forklift operators driving around pedestrians or in enclosed spaces
- Workers needing the formal-instruction component before hands-on training
- Employers documenting driving-specific forklift training
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Apply the basic rules for driving a forklift safely
- Drive a forklift safely around pedestrians
- Drive a forklift on challenging surfaces
- Operate a forklift safely in an enclosed space
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $69.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. 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
$349.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$314.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$279.96
A corporate account saves you
$69.99
on 5 seats of Forklift - Safe Driving
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent is required, with up to three attempts on the exam. On completion, a certificate of completion is available to download and print. The certificate does not expire.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 20 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does this course cost?
- The course is 69.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a fleet.
How long does the course take?
- About 20 minutes of self-paced online content.
Is this a full forklift certification course?
- No, this is a focused module on driving specifically, intended alongside hands-on and site-specific training. On-Track's Forklift Operator - Loadhandling course covers load handling as a separate module.
Does the certificate expire?
- No, the certificate does not expire.
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