Video Overview
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Driving Emergencies
Course Length: 14 minutes (Eng) / 16 minutes (Span)
Runtime: 9:01 (Eng) / 11:09 (Span)
Intended Audience: CDL Class A Drivers
Overview:
Loss of vehicle control is scary. Even the most prepared and alert driver will experience a tire blowout or other emergency during his or her driving career. This course will address appropriate responses to common emergencies and teaches drivers how to maintain directional control.
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Driving Emergencies is designed to help inexperienced CDL Class A drivers learn how to recognize and respond to driving emergencies in a safe manner.
Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will be le to:
- Explain the importance of maintaining directional control
- Indicate appropriate responses when faced with emergencies such as brake failure, a tire blowout, hydroplaning, and rollovers
- Recognize unsafe acts that play a role in producing or worsening hazardous situations
Outline
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Driving Emergencies online course covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Evasive Steering
- Escape Routes
- Affecting Factors
- Steering Technique
- Seat Belts
- Special Maneuvers
Emergency Braking
Off-Road Recovery
Brake Failure
- Causes of Brake Failure
- General Procedures
Tire Blowouts
- Causes of Blowouts
- Effects of Blowouts
- Signs of Blowouts
- Dealing With a Blowout
Hydroplaning
- Causes of Hydroplaning
- Preventing Hydroplaning
- Responding to Hydroplaning
Rollovers
- Causes of Rollovers
- Preventing a Rollover
Conclusion
Regulations Covered: N/A