Objectives
By the end of this course professional drivers will be able to recognize the most common causes of truck and bus-related collisions and how to avoid them, understand the importance of vehicle’s maintenance and inspection.
Outlines
- The DDC Collision Prevention Formula
- Setting safety standards and protecting other motorists
- The unique challenges of driving large vehicles
- Managing lanes safely
- Driver fatigue, stress and wellness strategies
- Dealing with uncontrollable driving conditions and hazards
- Code of Ethics
- “Drive for 5” - protecting motorists and professional drivers
- Personal safety
- Mirror adjustment stations
- Following distance
- Situation analysis of collisions and incidents
- Aggressive driving and defensive driving skills
- Vehicle pre-trip, post-trip and In-route inspections
- Wheels and tires
- Emergency equipments
- Loading trucks and Influence of top-heavy loads and Cargos
- Multiple choice final Exam
Who Should Attend
Havey ,Professional truck and bus drivers