COURSE OVERVIEW
The Straight Truck Series is a collection of training programs. It emphasizes the essential skills for staying safe on the road while driving a straight truck. This series is appropriate for all levels of truck drivers. It applies to drivers operating any type of straight truck, from the entry-level to the veteran driver. It covers the importance of defensive driving and knowing how to safely maneuver a straight truck. Examples are maneuvering through turns and intersections, over railroad crossings, while merging and passing, and while driving through roundabouts. The online safetyprogram also covers how your driving techniques should change when driving at night or in extreme weather conditions.
This online Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series course helps truck drivers understand basic driving techniques. In turn, drivers should develop the skills and attitude necessary to safely operate a straight truck.
After completing this course, users should understand:
- Defensive driving strategies are covered to protect themselves while on the road
- Proper driving techniques so you can safely operate their straight truck
- Precautiony measures when driving at night and in extreme weather conditions
COURSE TOPICS
This online Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series course covers the following topics:
- Driving Techniques
- Merging & Passing
- Roundabouts
- Defensive Driving tips
- Turns & Intersections
- Railroad Crossings
- Night Driving & Extreme Weather conditions
COURSE DURATION
About 20 minutes
PASS MARK
A mark of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course can be taken three times to achieve the pass mark.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, users can download and print a certificate of completion.