Video Overview
Non-CDL Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Visual Search
Course Length: 15 minutes English / 20 minutes Spanish
Video Runtime: 10:15 English/13:18 Spanish
Intended Audience: New hire, inexperienced CMV drivers
Overview:
A safe, professional driver is aware of what’s going on around the vehicle. This includes scanning in all directions and identifying and effectively responding to hazards.
Non-CDL Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Visual Search is designed to help CMV drivers learn the skills required to conduct an effective visual search.
Objectives:
After completing this training, learners will be able to:
- Explain the importance of continuously scanning your surroundings
- Discuss how to perform a proper visual scan in front of, to the sides, and behind your vehicle
- Recognize potential hazards you must be aware of and react to while driving
- Identify signs of a distracted driver
- Describe the different types of mirrors and what each is designed for
- Explain how to properly adjust your mirrors and use them while driving
Outline
The J. J. Keller Non-CDL Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Visual Search covers the following topics:
Scanning
- Scanning
- Distance Scanning
- Look Ahead
- Path of Travel
- Scanning Sides
- Distracted Drivers
- Check the Rear
- Seeing to the Rear
- Types of Mirrors
- Adjusting Mirrors
Regulations Covered: N/A
Copyright Date: 2020 (Rev. 6/23)