Across all industries in Canada, the most common work-related injuries result from car accidents. Defensive Driving is a safety course addressed to all employees, regardless of their line of work, and is designed to teach students how to avoid or respond to a car accident during or after work hours.
| Quantity Discounts | per course |
| Private Individuals (1 - 5) | $26.95 |
| Small Company (6 - 20) | $24.95 |
| Medium Company (21 - 50) | $20.95 |
| Large Company (51+) | $18.95 |
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- 1 h 20 mins on-demand course videos
- 4 modules (OHS Standards Compliant)
- 4 tests (OHS Standards Compliant)
- Certificate of Completion (PDF)
- Unlimited Exam Attempts
- Instant Access
- Access on mobile, tablet, or desktop
- Dedicated Support
- Following the latest standards
What Will You Learn?
Defensive Driving Awareness 20:00
In this module, you will learn why defensive driving training is important, how a safe driver should act when driving, what deems you fit to drive and the consequences of fatigue, alcohol, drugs, stress, illnesses and medical conditions which can affect your driving skills.
Maintaining Vehicle Safety 20:00
This module will provide valuable knowledge, information and skills that will familiarize you with techniques and procedures to promote vehicle safety.
Defensive Driving Techniques 20:00
Throughout this module, you will learn about driving errors, the defensive driving formula, space-cushion technique, stopping distance & safe driving tips for various conditions.
Bonus Content: Traffic Rules 20:00
This optional content will go over the speed limits, lane usage, pavement markings, intersections and traffic lights and signs.
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eSafetyFirst is the convenient, hassle-free online training solution for anyone who needs fast Defensive Driving training or re-training. This course isn’t your average, bland workplace safety course that workers quickly forget. Each module is engaging, memorable, and fun! Employers benefit from our bulk pricing and fast, simple training and employees can get their practice out of the way fast and have fun doing it!
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Individual Training
No Minimum SizeConvenient for Workers
- Take the course anywhere, anytime.
- Pause and Resume whenever you need to.
- Access from any device and browser.
- Unlimited Exam Attempts.
Recommended for small and medium companies.
4:34 min Video Explanation of How Individual Training Works
Group Training
Minimum Group Size: 6 WorkersConvenient for Employers
- Train a large workforce at once.
- Stop chasing each worker to complete the training.
- Know which questions your workers fail.
- One exam re-attempt per module.
Recommended for large companies with a video projector and training room.
5:07 min Video Explanation of How Group Training Works
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What Is Defensive Driving?
Whether they use a personal or company automobile, many employees are required to drive as part of their quotidian tasks. As such, they are frequently exposed to the risk of car accidents, which can result in damaged property and personal injury or death. This course in Defensive Driving aims to significantly lower this risk by teaching students how to change their driver behaviour, recognize potential hazards before they occur, and effectively respond to an impending collision. The strategies that workers learn during this training program are useful in both their professional and personal lives.
This course will not help you with the 3 Demerit Points or taking the N off your Driver’s License. That type of Defensive Driving course has a different structure, content, and testing section. To find a Defensive Driving course for that purpose, visit the Registry of Motors & Vehicles Website in your province.
Who Needs Defensive Driving?
All people who drive an automobile can benefit from training in Defensive Driving. The course is geared towards employees who frequently drive as part of their professional duties but can also be purchased in bulk by businesses looking to comply with the latest safety regulations and considerably reduce lost time due to car-related injuries. Although almost all employees drive a vehicle, some industries are more likely than others to require training in Defensive Driving. These include:
- Hospitality & Tourism,
- Logistics (Shipping & Warehousing),
- Oil & Gas,
- Security.
- Waste Management,
Who Is Responsible for Training in Defensive Driving?
In Canada, businesses are required by law to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. As such, employers who often task workers to drive a vehicle must implement rigorous training in defensive driving. The employee must assume responsibility for the completion of the training program and the application of learned driving strategies in the workplace. Since driving is a commonplace requirement across numerous industries, many people looking to obtain a new job choose to independently acquire and complete this safety course to improve their CVs.
What Do You Need to Learn?
To obtain a certificate in Defensive Driving, you must demonstrate a broad understanding of environmental and personal hazards for drivers. You must also become familiar with the three-part collision prevention formula and be able to describe several driving strategies you will implement to reduce the risk of accidents while on the road.
How Long Is the Certificate Valid?
The standard expiration date for this course is 2 years. Car accidents can prove fatal even when one or several of the injured parties drive flawlessly. That is why, as a driver, you must keep yourself up to date with the latest safety regulations and collision prevention strategies.
What Other Courses Should I Take?
Defensive Driving is often paired with courses such as TDG, First Aid Awareness, Lone Worker, and/or WHMIS 2015. For a comprehensive list of safety courses that are tailored to your specific line of work, please access our consultation page and select your job from the list.
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How Defensive Driving Online Training Benefits You
Cheapest and most convenient
In today’s fast-paced society, Defensive Driving online courses have become the cheapest and most convenient solution to get your safety training done.
Save Time and Money
With Defensive Driving online training, you no longer need to schedule appointments, commute to a training facility, and spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on courses and materials, all because an offline training facility can’t keep up with modern solutions due to human resources.
Pause, Resume or Retake Exams
It is also significantly more convenient to opt for the Defensive Driving online training because it gives the attendant the option to start the training at any given time and gain full control of the content. Defensive Driving online courses give you the option to pause, resume, and even retake parts of the training that you did not fully master on your first try.
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Some courses will also require a hands-on practice and evaluation component, in order to be compliant with your provincial worker compensation board. In this case, inside our courses (usually in the resource section), you will find the appropriate operator evaluation checklist so that your employer or supervisor can provide you with a workplace-specific evaluation, as recommended by the CSA standards.
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