Entry-Level Driver Training (Passenger Endorsement): Idling

Entry-Level Driver Training (Passenger Endorsement): Idling

Course Length: 6 minutes

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

Overview: Unnecessary idling of a vehicle's engine affects human health, pollutes the air, wastes fuel, causes excess engine wear, and may violate state or local anti‑idling laws.

Entry-Level Driver Training (Passenger Endorsement): Idling is designed to help the learner understand the importance of compliance with state and local laws and regulations, including for example, idling limits, fuel savings; and the consequences of non-compliance, including adverse health effects and penalties.

Objectives:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain when idling is and is not necessary
• Discuss the benefits of reduced idling
• Explain the limits associated with anti-idling laws and regulations

Outline

The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training (Passenger Endorsement): Idling covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Idling

• The Effects of Idling
• Reducing Idling
• Idling Laws

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered:

• 49 CFR Part 380 Appendix B - CDL Training Curriculum

Copyright Date: 2022

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