Loss of vehicle control is scary. It also has the potential to cause serious accidents and injuries. Even the most prepared and alert driver will experience a skid during his or her driving career.
Driving emergencies happen to every professional driver at some point. Extreme cases can result in a loss of vehicle control. It’s important to know how to respond to emergencies like off-road recovery, brake failure, or a tire blowout.
This course is designed to help non-CDL CMV drivers learn how to respond to driving emergencies in a safe manner.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the major causes of skids and employ techniques for avoiding and recovering from them
- Indicate appropriate responses when faced with emergencies such as brake failure, a tire blowout, hydroplaning, and rollovers
- Recognize unsafe acts that play a role in producing or worsening hazardous situations
The J. J. Keller Safe and Smart Non-CDL Driver Training for Experienced Drivers: Defensive Driving: Skid Control/Recovery and Other Emergencies online course covers the following topics:
Skid Control
- Causes of Skids
- Types of Skids
- Skid Prevention
Skid Recovery
- Recovery Technique
- Slippery Surfaces
Evasive Steering
- Evasive Steering
- Escape Routes
- Special Maneuvers
Emergency Braking
- Emergency Braking
- Braking Techniques
Off-Road Recovery
Brake Failure
- Causes of Brake Failure
- General Procedures
Tire Blowouts
- Causes of Blowouts
- Signs of Blowouts
- Dealing With a Blowout
Hydroplaning
- Causes of Hydroplaning
- Preventing Hydroplaning
- Responding to Hydroplaning
Rollovers
- Causes of Rollovers
- Preventing a Rollover
Length of Course: 23 minutes
Intended Audience: New hire, experienced non-CDL CMV drivers
Languages: English
Copyright Date: 2020
Online Course Length: 23 minutes
Product Code: 61152
