Entry-Level Driver Training: Night Operation

Entry-Level Driver Training: Night Operation

Course Length: 15 minutes

Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver's license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.

Course Disclaimer: This course can be used to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that go into effect on February 7, 2022. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, this course must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR). To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee "behind-the-wheel" instruction in addition to theory instruction.

Regs Covered: Unit A1.2.6 Night Operation

This unit must instruct driver-trainees in the factors affecting the safe operation of CMVs at night and in darkness. Additionally, driver-trainees must be instructed in changes in vision, communications, speed space management, and proper use of lights, as needed, to deal with the special problems night driving presents.

Overview: As a professional driver, driving at night introduces additional challenges to a job that already requires a lot of attention.

For instance:

• Low light makes it harder for you to see what's around you
• Hazards can be harder to recognize at night
• Once you spot hazards, there is less time to respond

There are three major factors drivers need to focus on when driving at night: the vehicle; the road; and themselves, the driver. Recognizing the challenges that come with each factor, and how to deal with them, will keep drivers safe on the road.

This training is designed to help drivers learn how to improve their safety while driving at night.

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the factors that affect safe night operation as they relate to your vehicle, the road, and you, the driver
• Explain procedures that can help make driving at night safer.

Outline

The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Night Operation online course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Your Vehicle

• Clean
• Glass & Mirrors
• Lights
• Communicate
• Lights at Night
• Headlight Range

The Road

• Other Drivers
• Pedestrians
• Animals
• Terrain
• Adapt
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Weather
  • Following Distance
  • You, the Professional Driver
  • Glasses
  • Oncoming Vehicles
  • Lights
  • Stay Alert

Conclusion

• Summary

Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)

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