Driving: Winter Driving: When The Rules Change

The online video Winter Driving When the Rules Change teaches drivers how to safely navigate the hazards of winter weather. The video course instructs drivers on the value of preparing their vehicles before cold weather arrives. This winter preparation includes how to check the tire tread, selecting new tires for proper traction, having the batteries and charging system inspected and basic maintenance such as fluid checks and refills.

The online training course discusses measures to increase driver and occupant safety, such as clearing snow, frost and ice from the vehicle's windows and lights, and how to keep the windows fog-free for maximum visibility. The training demonstrates winter driving techniques for avoiding skids, stopping safely and how to monitor the road for potential black ice hazards. Instructions on how to safely survive being stranded in a disabled vehicle in frigid temperatures are also included.

This online training course helps drivers by reminding them to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving strategies in order to adequately prepare for and safely survive the hazards of winter weather driving.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Anyone who must driving in winter weather conditions

• Introduction
• Preparation
• Visibility
• Driving Techniques
• On The Road
• Winter Survival
• Summary

• Driving Safety
• Driving Safety: The Basics
• Driving: Defensive Driving: Passenger Vehicles