Driving Safety: Hazardous Weather is a 26-minute online course that trains drivers on techniques for safely operating vehicles in rain, snow, ice, fog, and high wind conditions. It is designed for fleet drivers, delivery personnel, and any employee who drives for work and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Motor vehicle crashes are consistently among the leading causes of workplace fatalities in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,146 fatal roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles in 2024. Weather-related driving conditions - including rain, ice, snow, fog, and high winds - contribute significantly to crash risk by reducing visibility, compromising vehicle traction, and increasing stopping distances. For employers with fleet operations, every weather-related crash carries costs including vehicle damage, workers' compensation claims, insurance premium increases, and potential OSHA scrutiny under the General Duty Clause.
This course goes beyond basic defensive driving to focus specifically on the unique challenges of operating a vehicle in hazardous weather. Your employees will learn how different weather conditions affect road surfaces and vehicle handling, how to properly adjust speed and following distance based on current conditions, and what to do when conditions deteriorate beyond safe driving thresholds. The training covers specific techniques for driving in ice, snow, rain, fog, and high winds, along with emergency protocols and pre-trip inspection considerations for weather readiness.
OSHA does not have a specific standard for driving in hazardous weather, but the General Duty Clause requires employers to protect workers from recognized hazards - including unsafe driving conditions when employees drive as part of their job duties. The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) impose additional requirements on commercial drivers under 49 CFR, including the authority to refuse to operate a vehicle in conditions the driver considers unsafe (49 CFR 392.14). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that weather-related crashes account for approximately 21% of all vehicle crashes annually. Motor vehicle incidents remain the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the United States, and employers with fleet operations face heightened liability when drivers are not trained on weather-specific driving techniques.
6 courses for driver safety and DOT compliance
View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.