Course Description

This comprehensive course has been designed for the professional in-vehicle trainer.
Our FDT In-Vehicle Supervising Instructors have been chosen for their extensive experience in teaching drivers choosing to upgrade to a commercial class licence. In-depth discussions and workshops in the classroom environment result in shared experiences and innovative ideas.
Please note that this class is NOT conducted in a vehicle on the road.
The ‘practical’ portion is limited to the Pre-Trip activity either in our car park or at an offsite location.

Course Content and learning outcomes;

• Techniques to assess a candidates in-vehicle driving skills;
• Commentary driving techniques and communication skills;
• Space management and defensive driving techniques;
• Understanding and applying rules, design and signage of the road;
• Techniques of assessing student performance.
• Drive in a safe and professional manner;
• Understand and apply rules of the road;
• Communicate the training program to others;
• Evaluate and measure student performance.

Format

Classroom: hands-on training; communication and evaluation techniques.
Practical: Pre-Trip Inspection/Circle Check,

Resources

Highway Traffic Act (Ontario), MTO Signage, sundry driver improvement programs.

Evaluation

Full attendance, class participation, assignments, tests ~ for successful completion performance On Road Driving Instructor.

Certification

Certificate of participation.

Prerequisites

• Valid commercial license;
• Driver’s abstract good driving record.
• Past experience teaching drivers an asset;

Duration: 5 days (depends upon class size)