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Avoiding Rear-End Collisions – Light Vehicles

The potential for severe damage increases in rear-end collisions due to the disparity in motion between the two involved vehicles. It becomes even more alarming when a van or truck hits a smaller vehicle from behind. This course's emphasis is on the prevalent causes of rear-end collisions and provides guidance to light commercial vehicle drivers on how to lower their chances of causing such a collision.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The risk factor in rear-end collisions is high due to the fact that one vehicle is typically stationary or moving at a slow pace, while the other is in motion. The situation worsens when a larger vehicle such as a truck or van hits a smaller one from behind. The “Avoiding Rear-End Collisions – Light Vehicles” course sheds light on the usual causes of rear-end collisions and offers strategies for drivers of light commercial vehicles to minimize their chances of causing such an accident.

COURSE TOPICS

The online course of Avoiding Rear-end Collisions – Light Vehicles delves into the following subjects:

Distraction
Safe Distance
Rush or Running Late
Caution Lights & Intersections
Work Zones
Tiredness

Upon the completion of this course, you will have the ability to recognize:

Six major causes that lead to rear-end collisions
Methods to prevent hitting a vehicle from behind
Ways to decrease the risk of being hit from the rear

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Expected to be around 30 minutes

PASS MARK

The testing carried out during this online course is planned to enhance the knowledge presented. To pass this course, a score of 80% is necessary. The opportunity to attempt the course thrice is provided for achieving the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual is available for print, serving as a useful resource for future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW