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Entry-Level Driver Training: Coupling and Uncoupling: Uncoupling Trailers
Course Length: 10 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 A1.1.7 Coupling and Uncoupling
This unit must provide instruction for driver-trainees to develop the skills necessary to conduct the procedures for safe coupling and uncoupling of combination vehicle units, as applicable.
Overview: Uncoupling tractors and trailers is a regular part of a professional driver's job. They need to be able to do it efficiently. They also need to do it safely in order to avoid damage or injuries.
This course is designed to help drivers understand techniques to help them safely uncouple a tractor-trailer. They will need to know how the process works, and how to safely operate equipment.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the uncoupling process, and
- Describe how to safely operate landing gear and pull releases.
Outline
The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Coupling and Uncoupling: Uncoupling Trailers online course covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Uncoupling
- Setting Up
- Disconnecting
- Completing the Disconnect
Conclusion
Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)
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