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Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series

The online course titled Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series is designed to impart essential driving skills to truck drivers for the safe operation of a straight truck._x000D_

Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series is an assortment of training modules that focus on the vital skills required for maintaining safety on the road while operating a straight truck. This series is suitable for all truck drivers, regardless of the type of straight truck they operate or their level of experience. In particular, it highlights the significance of defensive driving and provides knowledge on how to safely navigate a straight truck through various turns and intersections, across railroad crossings, during merging and overtaking, and while driving through roundabouts. The course also explains how your driving techniques should adapt when driving in the dark or in harsh weather conditions.

COURSE TOPICS

The Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series online course aims to help truck drivers comprehend fundamental driving techniques to enhance their skills and attitude for the safe operation of a straight truck. The course encompasses the following subjects:

  • Driving Techniques
  • Defensive Driving    
  • Turns & Intersections
  • Railroad Crossings
  • Merging & Passing
  • Roundabouts
  • Night Driving & Extreme Weather

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of:

  • Defensive driving techniques to ensure their safety on the road
  • Appropriate driving methods for the secure operation of their straight truck
  • Preventive measures to be taken while driving at night or in severe weather conditions

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time: 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Tests are conducted throughout this online course to reinforce the content. A minimum score of 80% is needed to pass the course. Participants can attempt the course up to three times to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual is available in printable format. This manual serves as a useful resource for future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

After successfully completing this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 20 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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