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Entry-Level Driver Training: Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
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 A1.5.4 Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
This unit must teach driver-trainees about the issues and consequences of chronic and acute driver fatigue and the importance of staying alert. The training providers must teach driver-trainees wellness and basic health maintenance information that affect a driver's ability to safely operate a CMV.
Overview: A healthy driver is a safe and alert driver. Achieving a healthy and safe lifestyle can be challenging when working in a sedentary job, but it can be done. This course will focus on several of the factors that contribute to driver health and wellness.
This training is designed to help drivers learn about factors that contribute to your health and wellness.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe ways you can maintain a healthy diet and good exercise habits
- Discuss what stress is along with ways you can manage stress
- Identify signs of driver fatigue
- List safe work practices
- Describe back safety and proper lifting
- List steps you can take to ensure your personal security
Outline
The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Fatigue and Wellness Awareness online course covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Personal Health and Driving
- Bad Habits
- Weight
- Diet
- Eating Healthy
- Exercise Benefits
- Exercises
- Exercise Recommendations
- Moderate Activities
- Exercise on the Road
- Illness Prevention
- Wash Your Hands
- Clean Your Vehicle
- Stress
- Your Body
- Adjustment
- Suffering
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- Stress Reduction Techniques
Fatigue
- Fatigue
- Sleep Loss
- Circadian Rhythm
- Prohibitions
- Signs of Fatigue
- Fighting Fatigue
- Sleep Apnea
- Alcohol & Drugs
- Alcohol Prohibition
- Drug Prohibitions
- Driver Disqualification
Safety on the Job
- Safe Work Practices
- Vehicle Entry and Exit
- Proper Seated Position
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Back Safety
- Stress Reduction Techniques
- Proper Lifting
- Personal Security
Conclusion
Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)
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