Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and their drivers may be selected for inspection at any time while out on the road. These “roadside inspections” are conducted by specially trained enforcement personnel, following specific guidelines.
Inspectors work hard to ensure highways are safe for everyone. On average, 100 inspections will result in more than 20 vehicles being ordered off the road due to critical safety violations.
Drivers should get in the habit of preparing their paperwork and doing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections with the same attention an officer will give them if they are selected for an inspection.
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to prepare for a roadside inspection
- Recognize what happens during a roadside inspection
- Explain what to expect as the result of a roadside inspection
The J. J. Keller Safe and Smart Entry-Level Driver Training: Roadside Inspections program covers the following topics:
- Roadside Inspection Basics
- Inspections
- Who Gets Inspected
- Types of Inspections
- Preparing for an Inspection
- The Roadside Inspection Process
- Roadside Inspection Basics
- Inspections
- Who Gets Inspected
- Types of Inspections
- Preparing for an Inspection
- Three Components
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Documents
- Roadside Inspection Report & Results
- Inspection Report
- Inspection Outcomes
- No Violations
- With Violations
- Out of Service
- How to File a Complaint
Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver’s license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.
Regulations Covered: Unit A1.4.2 Roadside Inspections
Language: English
Copyright Date: 2022
Course Length: 20 minutes
Product Code: 65316
