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 \nJennifer Malkin  \nIntroduction  \n55%  \n87%  \nTruck drivers at fault for single-and multi-vehicle crashes 1  \nAt-fault crashes due to driver error 1  \nPoor driving technique 2  \nDriving too fast for road conditions 1,3  \nFollowing other vehicles too closely 1,3  \nMisjudging the speed of other vehicles 1  \n1. 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Blank Canada Map-Free Printable Maps [Internet] . [cited 2019 May 25] . Available from: [https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html](https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html)  \n5. Truckers Training Canada. How to Get Your Truck Driver License in Canada [Internet] . [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [http://truckerstrainingcanada.com/truck-driver-license-canada/](http://truckerstrainingcanada.com/truck-driver-license-canada/)  \nIntroduction  \n4  \nMandatory entry-level training program 6  \nProvincially-approved provider  \n 103.5 hours of instruction  Classroom component  In-yard component  \n Behind-the-wheel component  \n4. Blank Canada Map-Free Printable Maps [Internet] . [cited 2019 May 25] . Available from: [https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html](https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html)  \n6. Government of Ontario. New mandatory training for Class A driver’s licence applicants [Internet] . 2019 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence](https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence)applicants?_ga=2.127483343.335561993.1555613276-2100453385.1549064032  \nIntroduction  \n|  | AB8 | SK9 | MB 10 | ON 6 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hours | 113 | 121.5 | 121.5 | 103.5 |\n| Approved Provider | | | | |\n| Classroom | | | | |\n| In-yard | | | | |\n| Practical | | | | |\n\n4. Blank Canada Map-Free Printable Maps [Internet] . [cited 2019 May 25] . Available from: [https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html](https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html)  \n6. Government of Ontario. New mandatory training for Class A driver’s licence applicants [Internet] . 2019 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence](https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence)applicants?_ga=2.127483343.335561993.1555613276-2100453385.1549064032  \n8. Government of Alberta. Mandatory Entry-Level Training for Class 1 and 2 driver’s licences [Internet] . [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.alberta.ca/mandatory-entry-level-training-for-class-1-and-2-drivers](https://www.alberta.ca/mandatory-entry-level-training-for-class-1-and-2-drivers)licences.aspx  \n9. Government of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Introducing Mandatory Minimum Training Requirements For Commercial Semi Drivers [Internet] . 2018 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . 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