MOTR 1402 - Defensive Driving

Course Description

This is a review for individuals who wish to update their driving skills.

Course Outline

THE LAW

• The purpose of a CVOR
• How violations affect both a company and drivers CVOR
• The legal requirements for Pre-Trip inspection, Hours of Service, Load Securement, TDG.

THE DRIVER

• How attitude is the most important element of defensive driving.
• The things that will affect a driver’s attitude.
• Distracted Driving, the dangers and penalties.
• Alcohol, the dangers and penalties.
• Drugs, changing laws, dangers and penalties

THE VEHICLE

• The importance of proper pre-trip inspections
• The four stages of braking
• A trucks stopping distance as compared to other traffic, what to do about it
• How stopping distances vary according to speed and weight
• How different loads change a trucks center of gravity/handling

THE ENVIRONMENT

• The importance of a clean work environment (keep your cab clean)
• How drivers must be ready to adjust their driving habits to compensate for changing weather and road conditions.

DRIVING DEFENSIVELY

• Implementing knowledge and skill, a good attitude is essential
• How fatal motor vehicle collisions happen
• Types of collisions
• Collision avoidance
• Rules of the road, signage, move over law, school buses, lane restrictions
• Emergency situations what to do at an accident scene
• Backing safely and efficiently