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Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate
Course Length: 12 minutes
Intended Audience: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate
Overview More than a quarter of all work-related fatalities occur in occupations that require driving, or the transportation of goods, making the need for defensive driving skills clear. In order to avoid injury, or worse, death, drivers need to understand what defensive driving really means and what unique challenges a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver faces. Even if you're a veteran driver, you need to avoid becoming complacent.
Defensive driving begins with the principle that you can avoid being the cause of an accident and can avoid being involved in an accident caused by another driver's actions. Defensive driving involves intentionally driving in such a way as to reduce the risk of an accident.
Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate is designed to help drivers develop their defensive driving skills. Specifically, it offers up best practices on how to anticipate the potential for danger and avoid it.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify ways to communicate with, and receive signals from, other drivers
Outline:
Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate covers the following topics:
- Communicate Intent
- Communicate Presence
- Using Your Horn
- Communication from Others
Regulationss Covered (if applicable): N/A
Copyright Date: 2018
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