Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series

What is Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series?

Operating a commercial motor vehicle in extreme weather requires skill, preparation, and quick decision-making. This Extreme Weather Driving Training Online course teaches CMV drivers how fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice affect vehicle handling, traction, and braking. Learners explore defensive driving techniques, pre-trip inspections, and when to adjust speed or pull off the road to stay safe, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to anticipate hazards and maintain control in challenging weather conditions.

Course Overview

The Driver Training Series provides essential instruction to help commercial motor vehicle operators stay safe in a wide range of driving conditions. This Extreme Weather Driving course focuses on the unique hazards created by fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice, and explains how reduced traction and limited visibility affect vehicle control. The program is suited for drivers of all experience levels, from new entrants to seasoned professionals.

Learners explore preparation strategies, defensive driving techniques, and key decision-making skills that support safe CMV operation when weather conditions deteriorate. By the end of the training, participants will understand how different types of extreme weather impact vehicle handling and what actions to take to maintain control and reduce risk on the road.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Extreme weather increases the likelihood of collisions, rollovers, skidding, and loss of control—especially for commercial vehicles with greater weight and braking distances. Knowing how to prepare, how to recognize hazardous conditions, and when to adjust speed or stop driving is essential for safety. This course gives drivers the foundational knowledge needed to anticipate danger and operate confidently in challenging environments.

COURSE TOPICS

Extreme Weather Preparation

Learn common steps to prepare a CMV before driving in adverse weather
Understand why pre-trip checks and readiness are critical

Types of Extreme Weather & Their Effects

Examine how fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice affect traction, braking, and handling
Learn how road surfaces and visibility change in severe weather

When to Pull Off the Road

Understand conditions that make continued driving unsafe
Learn decision-making strategies to prevent incidents

COURSE DURATION

This online Extreme Weather Driving course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Learners may pause and resume the course at any time.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the course. Participants may take the course up to three times to achieve the required mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon passing the course, learners can download and print their certificate of completion directly from the training platform.