Foreign Driver Development Program – Class 1

This program is designed for newcomers to Canada that have previous commercial driving experience in another country and includes training on hours of service regulations, pretrip inspection procedures, coupling/uncoupling procedures, maneuvering skills, on-road driving skills.
Scheduling of a Class 1 road test is included.
The length and cost of this training will vary depending on candidate experience and current skill level

Course Length:

This program is offered as one week, 40 hours in length or two weeks, 80 hours in length.

Upcoming Program Dates: 

  • Contact us for upcoming dates!

Course Content:                   

  • Pre-trip Inspection Procedures (Demo & Practice)
  • Coupling / Uncoupling Procedures (Demo & Practice)
  • Hours of Service Regulations, Rules of the Road
  • Maneuvering Skills
    • Backing
    • Offset Alley
    • Alley Dock
    • Right Hand Turns
    • Serpentine
  • On Road Driving
    • Shifting Practice (if manual transmission)
    • Experience in Rural, Town, Highway, and Industrial Park
    • Maneuvering in Practical Situations

Maximum Students Per Course:

To ensure each student receives sufficient driving time, our maximum class size is two (2) students per course.

Cost:

The cost for a one week, 40 hour program is $1,850.00

The cost for a two week, 80 hour program is $3,700.00

We can accept cash, money order, bank draft, certified cheque, or electronic transfer. Invoices and receipts will be issued.

To register, please call us toll free at 902.662.2190. or email us at [email protected]

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