This training module has been designed to assist with instruction in Weights & Dimensions and Safety Laws and reviews the basic information required in the Alberta Regulations.

Safety Laws

• Licences, Violations & Suspensions
• Laws of the jurisdiction
• Distracted Driving
• Fit to drive
• Weigh Scales
• Proper Fueling
• Proper use of Fire Extinguishers
• Warning Triangles
• Collisions and proper reporting

Weights & Dimensions

• Legal weights and restrictions
• Displaying Tare & GVW
• Definition of Tare & GVW
• Load dimensions and limits
• Weight Limits
• Steering Axles/Carrying Axles
• Axle weights & Spacing
• Width Limits
• Signs, Flags, Lamps
• Length Limits

Permits

• Government restrictions
• Additional conditions
• Escort & Trail Vehicles
• Equipment requirements
• Available permits
• Road Restrictions
• Long Combination Vehicles
• High Load Corridor

Approximately 45 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course once if a passing mark is not achieved the first time.

Upon successful completion of this a course a certificate will be available for download and printing.