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    Driving Defensively for CDL/Large Vehicle Drivers: The Basics

    The course, Driving Defensively for CDL/Large Vehicle Drivers: The Basics, provides insights on how truck drivers can stay safe on the roads by defending themselves against other drivers and common driving hazards such as poor visibility, construction areas, and pedestrians. The essence of defensive driving is to always be alert for potential dangers.

    Driving Defensively for CDL/Large Vehicle Drivers: The Basics

    COURSE OVERVIEW

    The course, Driving Defensively for CDL/Large Vehicle Drivers: The Basics, provides insights on how truck drivers can stay safe on the roads by defending themselves against other drivers and common driving hazards such as poor visibility, construction areas, and pedestrians. The essence of defensive driving is to always be alert for potential troubles. The idea is not to instigate problems, but rather to stay prepared against other drivers who might pose a risk with their reckless driving habits. Apart from other drivers, there are other elements that can pose a threat as well.

    With a striking blend of audio, video in full-motion, text and vibrant graphics, this course delivers one of the most cost-efficient safety and regulatory compliance training in the market today. The course content is logically broken down into various sections for easy comprehension and retention of information.

    COURSE TOPICS

    This DOT Hours of Service course covers the following topics: 

    • Introduction
    • The Mental Side of Driving Defensively
    • Preparing for Your Trip
    • Hitting the Road
    • Using Your Headlights
    • Negotiating Curves and Downgrades
    • Right-of-Way, Lane Control and Passing
    • Turns and Intersections
    • Conclusion

    ONLINE COURSE DURATION

    Around 45 minutes in length

    PASS MARK

    Tests conducted during this online course are meant to reinforce the knowledge acquired. A score of 80% is needed to pass this course. The student is allowed to take the course three times to achieve the passing mark. A comprehensive student manual is available for download and printing – 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

    Course Details

    Course Length

    This course will take roughly 45 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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