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Non-CDL Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions
Course Length: 35 minutes
Intended Audience: New hire, inexperienced CMV drivers
Overview:
Extreme driving conditions demand increased preparation and awareness. Extreme weather conditions and terrain challenge the best professional drivers.
Non-CDL Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions is designed to help CMV drivers learn how to prepare for driving in extreme conditions and operate safely when they encounter them.
Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common ways to prepare for driving in adverse weather conditions
- Discuss how to safely operate a vehicle in snow, ice, wind, rain, and fog
- Explain ways to stay safe in extreme heat or cold temperatures
- Recognize the challenges of driving on steep grades and around sharp curves
Outline
The J. J. Keller Non-CDL Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions online course covers the following topics:
Vehicle Preparation
- Increased Preparation
- Lights and Reflectors
Driver Preparation
- Avoid Dangers
- Emergency Equipment
- Check the Forecast
- Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses
- Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
- Operating in Hot Weather
- Operating a Refrigerated Vehicle in Hot Weather
Driving in Extreme Weather
- Extreme Weather
- Fog
- Rain
- Wind
- Snow
- Ice
- All Slippery Surfaces
- Breakdowns
Mountain Driving
- Grades
- Upgrades
- Downgrades
- How Brakes Can Fail
- Braking Technique
- Escape Ramps
Curves
- Sharp Curves
- Safe Driving Practices
Regulations Covered: N/A
Copyright Date: 2020 (Rev. 6/23)
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