Interactive video

This interactive video covers crashes and significant events such as wheel separations, mechanical failures and more. It describes the types, causes, responsibilities and consequences for non-compliance.

The videos are for reference only. They do not replace any required education and assessment. If you are applying for a new commercial vehicle operator’s registration (CVOR) certificate, you will need to complete formal online training as part of the process. After applying, you will get a link to the training.

Use the video control to adjust the settings. Click “NEXT” to continue after each section finishes.

This video is best viewed on a computer rather than a mobile phone. The small screen may limit your experience. Please use the following link outside of Ontario.ca. Interactive video 21: Crashes and significant events

Topics covered:

  • crash causation
    • commercial motor vehicle collisions
    • collision factors
      • fatigue Prevention
      • health and well-being
      • environmental transitions
      • healthy habits
    • driver impairment
    • distractions
    • mechanical failures
    • collisions with non-commercial motor vehicles
    • collision consequences
    • best practices
  • significant events
    • wheel separation
    • vehicle impounds
    • bridge strikes
    • mechanical failures
    • daily vehicle inspections
    • consequences
      • fines
      • a high overall violation rate
      • increased insurance
  • responsibilities
    • when to perform inspections
      • before each trip
      • after leaving the vehicle unattended
    • types of inspections
      • 24-Hour inspection
      • limited inspection at stops
    • driver responsibility
    • electronic logging devices (ELDs)
    • braking systems
    • air brakes
    • scenario
  • consequences
    • roadside
    • charges
    • CVOR record
    • impact on insurance