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Our Services
We train to the National Safety Code Standard for Safe, Educated and Experienced drivers.
20 HOUR CERTIFIED BRAKE COURSE
CLASS 1 MELT & 3 PROGRAMS
CLASS 3: 35 HOURS
Class 3 training:
Book the 36 hour program.
Topics covered: Log Book, Pre-Trip Inspection, Shifting, City Driving, Highway Driving, Backing Skills, Defensive Driving, Railroad Crossings, Steep Grades, Government Scale Etiquette, Basic Maintenance, ICBC Road Test Preparation.
CLASS 1: 140 HOURS
MANDATORY ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING
M. E. L. T.
You will need to study for the knowledge test.
ALL chapters in "driving commercial vehicles" book from service BC, OR ONLINE: Driving Commercial Vehicles (icbc.com)
Once you have the knowledge test we can register you for the melt program. 140 hours of training. 6 weeks. $15,000
DRIVER TRAINING
HEAVY TRAILER ENDORSEMENT TRAINING
HOUSE TRAILER ENDORSEMENT TRAINING
6 hour course This course is for class 5 Drivers wanting to haul an RV greater than 4600kg. (not equipped with air brakes) Must supply your own truck and RV weighing more than 4,600 kg for practice and test. Study the towing a recreational vehicle guide from the government agent. Must have learners to begin training. Course content: Pre-trip Inspection City Driving Limited Highway Driving Limited Backing Skills Last step: ICBC Road Test
DEFENSE DRIVING SCHOOL
More than being a defensive driver, applying cooperative driving techniques keeps everyone safe. The course includes a 1 hr individual driving lesson The course reviews techniques of defensive and cooperative driving, avoiding preventable collisions.
Using IMPROVEMENT INSTITUTE’S FLOW driving techniques you learn:
Vehicle dynamics
Collision factors
Emergencies Assessment of driving skills
Learning Objectives
Using the 3 Second rule for Space management
Having an escape route to avoid danger.
Demonstrate traffic flow strategies that avoid collision potential.
Demonstrate sharing the road with all users.
Traveling in the safest lane.
Demonstrate a 360’ check while driving
Close proximity maneuvering.
Recognize road conditions and react accordingly.
Completing a pre-trip and post trip inspection and why.
6 hour course This course is for class 5 Drivers wanting to haul an RV greater than 4600kg. (not equipped with air brakes) Must supply your own truck and RV weighing more than 4,600 kg for practice and test. Study the towing a recreational vehicle guide from the government agent. Must have learners to begin training. Course content: Pre-trip Inspection City Driving Limited Highway Driving Limited Backing Skills Last step: ICBC Road Test
More than being a defensive driver, applying cooperative driving techniques keeps everyone safe. The course includes a 1 hr individual driving lesson The course reviews techniques of defensive and cooperative driving, avoiding preventable collisions.
Using IMPROVEMENT INSTITUTE’S FLOW driving techniques you learn:
Vehicle dynamics
Collision factors
Emergencies Assessment of driving skills
Learning Objectives
Using the 3 Second rule for Space management
Having an escape route to avoid danger.
Demonstrate traffic flow strategies that avoid collision potential.
Demonstrate sharing the road with all users.
Traveling in the safest lane.
Demonstrate a 360’ check while driving
Close proximity maneuvering.
Recognize road conditions and react accordingly.
Completing a pre-trip and post trip inspection and why.