Official guidance on distracted driving and road safety.
Defensive Driving
Sep/2025
81 lessons
English
Overview
Description

💲24.95
⏱ 1 hour
Earn your official certification card online with Gama Safety Canada. Complete your Defensive Driving Online Certification Course, pass the exam, and download your certificate. Online Certification Cards are available for all courses.
- Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
- Approximate Duration: 1 hour.
- Validity: Recognized across all Canadian provinces and transportation sectors.
- Exam Requirement: A score of 80% is required to pass. Unlimited retakes available.
Course Topics
- Definition and principles of defensive driving.
- Driver attitudes, hazard perception, and risk recognition.
- Safe following distance and reaction time.
- Managing adverse weather and road conditions.
- Fatigue, distraction, and impaired driving prevention.
- Vehicle inspection, maintenance, and emergency readiness.
- Collision avoidance techniques and response planning.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Commercial and professional drivers.
- Fleet operators and logistics personnel.
- Employees who drive for work-related purposes.
- Anyone looking to improve their driving safety and awareness.
Course Features
- Self-paced and 100% online training format.
- Engaging content with animations and scenario-based examples.
- Practical techniques to avoid common driving hazards.
- Final exam with instant access to certificate.
- Compliant with Canadian transportation and occupational safety guidelines.
Compliance Standards
- Canada Labour Code Part II – Transportation Safety.
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) guidelines.
- Provincial highway safety legislation and employer responsibilities.
- WorkSafeBC, WSIB, and regional OHS requirements.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize driving hazards and respond defensively.
- Improve judgment, reaction, and overall road safety.
- Understand legal duties and reduce liability exposure.
- Contribute to a safer workplace and public road environment.
Defensive Driving Resources & Guides
Information on laws and safety regarding impaired driving.
Guidance for safe driving in winter conditions.
Video on safe driving practices for work-related travel.
Video demonstrating safe practices for commercial delivery drivers.
Information sheet on managing fatigue risks for drivers in the workplace.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 81 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Defensive Driving Course5
- Module 1: Defensive Driving Awareness (Part 1)23
- 2.11.1. Defensive Driving Awareness
- 2.21.2. Course Overview
- 2.31.3. Why is Defensive Driving Training Important?
- 2.41.4. Introduction
- 2.51.5. Defensive Driving Definition
- 2.61.6. Defensive Driving
- 2.71.7. Types of Hazards
- 2.81.8. Human Errors
- 2.91.9. Hazardous Conditions
- 2.101.10. Bad Weather
- 2.111.11. Heavy Traffic
- 2.121.12. Limited Visibility
- 2.131.13. Driver Performance
- 2.141.14. Emotions
- 2.151.15. Problematic Driver Behaviours
- 2.161.16. Driver Behaviours
- 2.171.17. Texting while Driving
- 2.181.18. Drugs and Alcohol
- 2.191.19. Signs of Impaired Driving
- 2.201.20. Fatigue
- 2.211.21. Aggressive Driving
- 2.221.22. Frustration and Anger
- 2.231.23. When to Stay off the Road?
- Module 2: Defensive Driving Awareness (Part 2)27
- 3.12.1. Defensive Driving Awareness
- 3.22.2. Module Overview
- 3.32.3. The Two Second Rule
- 3.42.4. Look for Obstacles
- 3.52.5. Passing or Overtaking
- 3.62.6. Bicyclists & Pedestrians
- 3.72.7. Giving Up the The Right of Way
- 3.82.8. Avoiding Collisions
- 3.92.9. Vehicle Condition
- 3.102.10. Preventive Maintenance
- 3.112.11. Get Regular Oil Changes
- 3.122.12. Inspect the Wheel Bearings
- 3.132.13. Check the Car Battery
- 3.142.14. Preventive Maintenance
- 3.152.15. Pre-Driving Check
- 3.162.16. Knowing the Vehicle
- 3.172.17. Winter Driving
- 3.182.18 .Emergency Kit
- 3.192.19. Travel Preparations
- 3.202.20. Tips for Winter Driving
- 3.212.21. Skid Avoidance
- 3.222.22. Driving Towards Sustainability
- 3.232.23. Reducing Weight in the Trunk
- 3.242.24. Regular Maintenance
- 3.252.25. Tires and Fuel Efficiency
- 3.262.26. Avoid Idling
- 3.272.27. Maintain a Consistent Speed
- Module 3: Defensive Driving Awareness (Part 3)25
- 4.13.1. Defensive-Driving Techniques
- 4.23.2. Module Overview
- 4.33.3. Driving Errors
- 4.43.4. Traffic Violations
- 4.53.5. Vehicle Abuse
- 4.63.6. Poor Planning
- 4.73.7. Discourtesy
- 4.83.8. Defensive Driving Formula
- 4.93.9. Space-Cushion Technique
- 4.103.10. Aim High
- 4.113.11. Get the Big Picture
- 4.123.12. Keep Your Eyes Moving
- 4.133.13. Leave Yourself an Out
- 4.143.14. Make Sure Others See You
- 4.153.15. Perception, Reaction, Braking, and Total Stopping distance
- 4.163.16. Stopping Distance
- 4.173.17. Total Stopping Distance
- 4.183.18. Types of Accidents to Avoid
- 4.193.19. Safe-Driving Tips
- 4.203.20. City Driving Tips
- 4.213.21. Expressway Driving
- 4.223.22. General Rules for Highway Driving
- 4.233.23. Night Driving
- 4.243.24. Safety Tips for Night Driving
- 4.25You have successfully completed the course.
- Final Assessments and Certification1
- Certification Card Information1

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