Entry-Level Driver Training: Orientation

Entry-Level Driver Training: Orientation

Course Length: 25 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 A1.1.1 Orientation

This unit must introduce driver-trainees to the combination vehicle driver training curriculum and the components of a combination vehicle. The training providers must teach the safety fundamentals, essential regulatory requirements (e.g., overview of FMCSRs and Hazardous Materials Regulations), and driver-trainees' responsibilities not directly related to CMV driving, such as proper cargo securement. This unit must also cover the ramifications, including driver disqualification provisions and fines, for non-compliance with parts 380, 382, 383, and 390 through 399 of the FMCSRs. This unit must also include an overview of the applicability of State and local laws relating to the safe operation of the CMV, stopping at weigh stations/scales, hazard awareness of vehicle size and weight limitations, low clearance areas (e.g., CMV height restrictions), and bridge formulas.

Overview: The professional driver always acts in a safe, courteous, and compliant manner in all situations―from safe driving habits to superior customer service. This course covers some of the basics of being a professional driver.

This course is designed to introduce you to the transportation industry.

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the importance of complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Identify the required driver qualifications and what causes driver disqualification
• Discuss drug and alcohol prohibitions
• Describe the basic components of a combination vehicle
• Explain the size and weight limits established for traveling on the National Network

Outline

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

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

A Regulated Industry

• FMCSA
• FMSCRs
• State and Local Laws and Regulations
• Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs)
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
• Other Regulations
• Driver Qualifications
• DQ File
• Physical Qualification and Examination
• CDL/Med Card Merger

Disqualifications

• Major Offenses
• Serious Traffic Violations
• Out-of-Service Order Violations

Alcohol and Drug Prohibition

• Alcohol Prohibitions
• Drug Prohibitions

The Commercial Motor Vehicle

• Tractor
• Trailer
• Other Vehicle-Related Terms

Federal Size and Weight Limits

• Bridge Formula
• Weigh Stations
• Height Limitations (Low Clearance)

Conclusion

• Summary

Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)

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