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Entry-Level Driver Training: Speed Management
Course Length: 20 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: A1.2.4 Speed Management
This unit must teach driver-trainees how to manage speed effectively in response to various road, weather, and traffic conditions. The instruction must include methods for calibrating safe following distances taking into account CMV braking distances under an array of conditions including traffic, weather, and CMV weight and length.
Overview: For the professional driver, proper speed management means operating at the appropriate speed for all road conditions. This includes consideration of the condition of the road, visibility, and traffic speed and flow. Managing vehicle speed is an important aspect when it comes to stopping safely.
This course is designed to help drivers learn to manage your speed while driving.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the three factors that affect your stopping distance
- Recognize ways to manage your vehicle's speed through curves and on grades
- Describe why you should adjust your speed when you encounter poor road conditions, inclement weather, and heavy traffic
- Discuss the reasons why you should not speed
Outline
The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Speed Management online course covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Speed Management
- Hazard Recognition
- Stopping Distance
- Perception Distance
- Reaction Distance
- Braking Distance
- Total Stopping Distance
Road Design
- Curves
- Grades
- Road Conditions
- Foreign Objects
- Construction
- Drop-Offs
Weather
Night Driving
- Heavy Traffic
- Maintaining a Safe Speed
- Accidents
- Penalties
- Maintenance Costs
- Fuel Economy
- Use of Cruise Control
Conclusion
Copyright Date: 2022
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