The entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule has been delayed for two years. The new compliance date is February 7, 2022. Though the rule has been delayed, schools and training entities should continue to prepare for this final rule, as the requirements are complex. It will take a substantial amount of time to implement all curriculum, facility, equipment, and instructor requirements.
This course can be used to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that go into effect on February 7, 2022. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, this course must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee "behind-the-wheel" instruction in addition to theory instruction.
Extreme driving conditions demand increased preparation and awareness. Both learners and their vehicles must be in top form.
This course is designed to introduce learners to the challenges of operating a tractor-trailer in extreme driving conditions.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common ways to prepare for driving in adverse weather conditions
- Describe when tire chains are appropriate and proper tire chaining procedures
- Discuss how to safely operate a vehicle in snow, ice, wind, rain, and fog
- Explain ways to stay safe in extreme heat or cold temperatures
- Recognize the challenges of driving on steep grades and around sharp curves
The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training Module 14: Extreme Driving Conditions online course covers the following topics:
- Vehicle Preparation
- Coolant Level & Antifreeze Concentration
- Defrosting & Heating Equipment
- Windshield Wipers & Washers
- Tires
- Tire Chains
- Brakes
- Lights & Reflectors
- Windows & Mirrors
- Hand Holds, Steps, & Deck Plates
- Exposed Wiring & Air Lines
- Fuel Tank
- Exhaust System
- Coupling Devices
- Emergency Equipment
- Driver Preparation
- Emergency Equipment
- Check the Forecast
- Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses
- Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
- Tire Chain Installation
- Cold Weather Starting
- Ether & Ether-Based Fluids
- Glow Plugs
- Preheaters
- If Your Engine Doesn’t Start
- Operating in Hot Weather
- Extreme Weather
- All Slippery Surfaces
- When You Should Pull Off the Road
- Skidding & Jackknifing
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
- Breakdowns
- Mountain Driving
- Upgrades
- Downgrades
- How Brakes Can Fail
- Braking Technique
- Escape Ramps
- Sharp Curves
- The Science of Curves
- Safe Driving Practices
Course Length: 20 minutes
Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver’s license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.
Regs Covered: Unit A1.2.7 Extreme Driving Conditions
This unit must teach driver-trainees about the specific problems presented by extreme driving conditions. The training provided will emphasize the factors affecting the operation of CMVs in cold, hot, and inclement weather and on steep grades and sharp curves. The training provider must teach proper tire chaining procedures.
Copyright Date: 2019
