MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY TRAINING

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe why backing up is risky
• Identify potential hazards to safely backing up
• Identify the number one way to prevent crashes while backing up
• Describe best practices to safely back up

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define distracted driving
• Identify three types of distracted driving
• Describe why distracted driving is risky
• Identify strategies to reduce distracted driving

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define common environmental hazards.
• Identify why environmental hazards may cause a crash.
• Identify strategies to prevent crashes related environmental hazards.

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define “hidden hazard”
• Identify examples of hidden hazards
• Describe best practices when scanning for hidden hazards
• Identify defensive driving techniques that can reduce the risk of hidden hazards

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define a cross traffic intersection collision
• Describe common contributing factors to cross traffic intersection collisions
• Identify strategies to prevent intersection collisions due to cross traffic

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define a rear-end crash
• Describe contributing factors to rear-end crashes
• Identify strategies to prevent rear-end crashes
• Identify strategies to prevent being rear-ended

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define an intersection
• Identify common types of intersections
• Describe the most important strategy to preventing turning related crashes
• Identify strategies to prevent T-intersection crashes
• Describe how to safely navigate a roundabout

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify common loss of control crashes
• Identify strategies to reduce your risk of losing control of your vehicle
• Identify clues for losing control of your vehicle
• Describe ways to regain control of your vehicle if you do lose control

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

This course provides guidance for employees who drive vehicles on the job, describing post-accident procedures such as who to call, what information to provide and collect, and what forms to complete. Information is also provided on what employee drivers can expect during the accident investigation that will be carried out by their organization and what corrective actions could be recommended to prevent similar accidents in the future.

The course also discusses strategies for responding safely to unexpected vehicle emergencies, such as a mechanical failure. Equipping a vehicle with an accident kit and emergency supplies is also part of the recommended preparation strategies as well as some tips on preventing the major causes of accidents and emergencies.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Environmental conditions that can affect driving include weather, visibility, and road surface quality. All of these require drivers to be able to respond appropriately and suit their driving performance to make sure the vehicle handles safely under the conditions present. This course reviews these environmental conditions and explains the required driver responses to ensure safe vehicle operations.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course is aimed at reducing the likelihood of drivers becoming involved in an aggressive driving incident. It proposes strategies for avoiding both perpetrating and provoking an aggressive driving incident. The course also discusses the topic of speeding as a primary and deadly symptom of aggressive driving. It is hoped that this course will help our roadways become safer and less stressful, which will ultimately save lives, minimize injuries, and save on property damage repair costs.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course aims to make emergency vehicle drivers aware of the dangers involved in speeding, promote vehicle operations at safe speeds, and provide strategies for avoiding other speeding vehicles. Topics covered include what risks arise from excessive speed, how speed affects stopping distance, what economic costs stem from speeding, how to avoid becoming involved in a collision with a speeder, what factors to consider in choosing a safe speed for vehicle operation, and what factors influence drivers to speed.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course is aimed at preparing emergency vehicle operators for encountering potential hazards on the roadway. It follows a three-fold approach by encouraging drivers to anticipate, recognize, and respond to driving hazards. Within this framework, topics covered include principles of defensive driving, the need for driving defensively, practical instruction on how to drive defensively, instruction on maintaining a safety zone perimeter around the driver’s vehicle, and effective braking distance.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

A brief gaze at a vehicle accident, a turn of the neck to look into the backseat, a routine cell phone conversation — these all have the potential to cause a deadly motor vehicle accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6 to 8.3 million drivers crashed in the past five years as a result of being distracted. Distracted driving is receiving increasing attention from both the media and legislators, but there is still a long way to go before drivers are fully aware of the hazards involved. On average, drivers require about 3/4 of a second to react. When a driver’s attention is diverted from the roadway ahead of the vehicle, that reaction time can be drastically increased, and traumatic injury or fatality can be the tragic end result. This course examines the problem of distracted driving and offers solutions and prevention measures for avoiding accidents due to distracted driving. Recent case studies are also presented along with a discussion of the lessons that can be learned from each.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Roadways are a dangerous place for emergency responders. Since 1979 over 270 firefighters and emergency responders have died in accidents involving motor vehicles – this represents almost 25% of emergency responder deaths overall. Many more are injured annually from emergency vehicle related accidents. Preventing work-related roadway crashes requires strategies that combine traffic safety principles and sound safety management practices. Although fire departments cannot control roadway conditions, they can promote safe driving behavior by providing safety information to firefighters and by setting and enforcing driver safety policies. Crashes are not an unavoidable part of doing business. Operating an emergency vehicle is a responsibility you should take seriously to minimize the risk of injury and death to yourself and others, as well as damage to expensive equipment. This course highlights the steps you can take to protect yourself and your fellow firefighters on the road.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Various kinds of vehicles are used by emergency responders. Each type has unique dimensions and mechanical components. Being familiar with these can help make vehicle operations safer. This course reviews the various vehicle types used in the fire service and EMS industries, highlighting the unique features of these vehicles as well as the distinct handling requirements required for safe operation. An overview of safety enhancements, braking systems, and baffling systems is provided. The culmination of these discussions centers on applying the knowledge gained to reduce crash risks.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course aims to review the fundamentals of emergency vehicle driving. Using contemporary examples and statistics, the need for training on this subject is emphasized. Factors to consider in route planning are also reviewed. Special attention is given as well to proper start-up procedures, fundamentals of safe driving, defensive driving, and positioning safely at the emergency scene.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course aims to enhance safety for drivers traveling on expressways and freeways by increasing awareness of the risks and instructing drivers on safe practices for vehicle operation. In fulfillment of these objectives, the course covers topics such as highway hypnosis, velocitation, safe passing and merging, navigating interchanges, work zone safety, safe following distance, and pre-trip planning tips.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to encourage safe driving practices among employees, reduce employers’ costs due to incidents caused by impaired driving, and educate drivers on the factors that contribute to impaired driving. Driving is a common task required of many employees nationwide and even a small increase in safe driving practices can reduce the number of accidents and, most importantly, save lives. Due to the widespread nature of the alcohol-impaired driving problem in particular, special attention has been given to this problem.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

For emergency vehicle drivers, intersections are one of the most dangerous sections of the roadway. Numerous studies have shown that intersections are the most likely location for an emergency vehicle to be involved in a crash. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) lists intersection safety as one of its top priorities, and it recommends driver training as one of the keys to reducing motor vehicle crashes at intersections. This course highlights the principles and practices emergency vehicle operators must consider for safely navigating through various types of intersections and examines the potential risks associated with the operation of vehicles at intersections. The course describes best practices for intersection safety and encourages the adoption of key safety practices to reduce vehicle-related crashes at intersections and is divided into two sections: Lessons 1-10 review basic intersection safety and Lessons 11-13 discuss intersection safety when responding to an emergency.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course reviews legal aspects of emergency vehicle operation, including appropriate vehicle procedures based upon federal, state, local, and organization regulations. It also reviews the need for compliance with traffic laws and appropriate conditions for exemption. Legal terms and principles discussed include due regard, true emergencies, negligence, and abandonment. Strategies for protection from liability are also covered.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This set of 30 courses covers all of the theory training topics required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA, an agency of the U.S. DOT) as of February 7, 2022 to obtain a new Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). You must complete all 30 courses and score at least 80% on all of the exams in order to complete the theory training requirement. Once you have successfully completed all 30 courses and passed all 30 exams, your completion data will be submitted electronically to the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR) so that any state DMV can access it. You must also complete the FMCSA’s behind-the-wheel (BTW) training requirement, which must be obtained from a separate training provider, before you attempt to pass the CDL knowledge and skills tests at a state DMV.

This set of 29 courses covers all of the theory training topics required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA, an agency of the U.S. DOT) as of February 7, 2022 to obtain a new Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). You must complete all 29 courses and score at least 80% on all of the exams in order to complete the theory training requirement. Once you have successfully completed all 29 courses and passed all 29 exams, your completion data will be submitted electronically to the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR) so that any state DMV can access it. You must also complete the FMCSA’s behind-the-wheel (BTW) training requirement, which must be obtained from a separate training provider, before you attempt to pass the CDL knowledge and skills tests at a state DMV.

This course provides guidance for employees who drive large vehicles on the job, describing post-accident procedures such as who to call, what information to provide and collect, and what forms to complete. Information is also provided regarding what employee drivers can expect to be carried out by their organization during the accident investigation and which corrective actions could be recommended to prevent similar accidents in the future. Likewise, the course also discusses strategies for responding safely to unexpected vehicle emergencies, such as a mechanical failure. Equipping a vehicle with an accident kit and emergency supplies is also part of the recommended preparation strategies, as well as some tips on preventing the major causes of accidents and emergencies.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

It is an obvious fact that environmental conditions play a significant role in vehicle crashes. The most unfortunate aspect of such collisions is that oftentimes they are entirely preventable. The main culprit in these crashes is often not the effect of the environment but the drivers who failed to recognize the hazardous conditions and drive appropriately. Environmental conditions that can affect driving include weather, visibility, and road surface quality. All of these require drivers to be able to respond appropriately and suit their driving performance to make sure the vehicle handles safely under the conditions present. This course provides an overview for large vehicle operators of how to respond to changing conditions on the road and emergencies that may come up unexpectedly, such as a flat tire or a skid, to ensure safe vehicle operations.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

In a recent survey of current commercial motor vehicle (CMV) fleet safety managers, aggression and anger were considered the most dangerous risk factors for drivers. Unfortunately, there is good reason for this grim assessment. Aggressive driving is a serious problem on America’s roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that aggressive drivers cause two-thirds of all fatal crashes today. While drivers under 30 are most likely to show aggressive driving behavior at the wheel, aggressive driving is a problem that crosses generational, racial, gender, and geographic lines.

Aggressive driving is a problem that threatens pedestrians, passengers, and drivers of all types of vehicles. Aggressive drivers may be unpredictable, take risks, make erratic maneuvers, and have little regard for the welfare of others. Therefore, even drivers who may not consider themselves aggressive should still learn strategies for how to avoid provoking an aggressive driving incident.

This course is aimed at reducing the likelihood of large vehicle drivers becoming involved in an aggressive driving incident. It proposes strategies for avoiding both perpetrating and provoking an aggressive driving incident. The course also discusses the topic of speeding as a primary and deadly symptom of aggressive driving. It is hoped that this course will help our roadways become safer and less stressful, which will ultimately minimize injuries, save on property damage repair costs, and, most importantly, save lives.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Operating a boom truck, or bucket truck requires specialized training because of the complexity of these pieces of machinery. Whether you are a professional or a homeowner understanding aerial safety practices and safety procedures is absolutely necessary to minimize and or eliminate accidents, falls and injuries. To ensure the worksite safety of others as well as for yourself, it is vital that you are properly trained to operate this type of equipment and recertify annually to keep current in any changes in equipment or procedures. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), ANSI (American National Standards) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) all govern the safe operation of aerial lifts and aerial lift trucks as well as the fall protection needed to operate from an aerial lift safely.

This training will cover an overview of bucket trucks, operator training, personal protective equipment, lift and vehicle inspections, worksite preparation and inspection worksite hazards to include mitigation of identified hazards.

Course Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)

The course covers what factors influence drivers to speed, what risks arise from excessive speed, how speed affects stopping distance, what economic costs stem from speeding, how to avoid becoming involved in a collision with a speeder, and what factors to consider in choosing a safe speed for vehicle operation.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of work-related fatalities in the U.S. This course prepares drivers for encountering these potential hazards on the roadway. It follows a three-fold approach by encouraging drivers to anticipate, recognize, and respond to driving hazards. Within this framework, topics covered include the need and practical instruction for driving defensively. Also covered is the new technology available to large vehicles and how to properly use these systems. It is hoped that if drivers apply the information they take away from the course, they will help our roadways become a safer environment for everyone.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

A brief gaze at a vehicle accident, a look down to try to read a map, a routine cell phone conversation — these all have the potential to cause a deadly truck accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6 to 8.3 million drivers crashed in the past five years as a result of being distracted.

Distracted driving is receiving increasing attention from both the media and legislators, but there is still a long way to go before drivers are fully aware of the hazards involved. Large vehicles require 20-40% more stopping distance, and when a driver’s attention is diverted from the roadway ahead of the vehicle, even that distance may not be enough. Traumatic injury or fatality can be the tragic end result.

This course examines the problem of distracted driving and offers solutions and prevention measures for avoiding accidents due to distracted driving. Recent case studies are also presented along with a discussion of the lessons that can be learned from each.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of incidental deaths among U.S. workers. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) more than 2,000 deaths a year are attributed to occupational motor vehicle accidents. This represents more than 30% of annual work-related fatalities. Unlike other workplaces, the roadway is an environment outside the control of the employer. Preventing work-related roadway crashes requires strategies that combine traffic safety principles and sound safety management practices. Although drivers cannot control roadway conditions, they can practice safe driving behavior by attending periodic driver training and following all motor vehicle safety laws and organizational policies regarding driver safety. Crashes are not an unavoidable part of doing business. This course highlights the steps drivers can take to protect themselves on the job.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to encourage safe driving practices among employees, reduce employers’ costs due to incidents caused by impaired driving, and educate drivers on the factors that contribute to impaired driving. Driving is a common task required of many employees nationwide and even a small increase in safe driving practices can reduce the number of accidents and, most importantly, save lives. Due to the widespread nature of the alcohol-impaired driving problem in particular, special attention has been given to this problem.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Intersections are one of the most dangerous sections of the roadway. Accidents at intersections account for approximately 40 percent of all reported crashes and one of every five fatal crashes. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) lists intersection safety as one of its top priorities, and it recommends driver training as one of the keys to reducing crashes at intersections.

This course highlights the principles and practices drivers must consider for safely navigating through various types of intersections and examines the potential risks associated with the operation of trucks and other large vehicles at intersections. The course describes best practices for intersection safety and encourages the adoption of key safety practices to reduce crashes at intersections.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Large vehicles have unique dimensions and mechanical components. Being familiar with these can help make drivers safer on the roadways.

This course reviews various types of large vehicles, highlighting the unique features of these vehicles as well as the distinct handling requirements required for safe operation. An overview of unique large vehicle features such as sleeper berths, semi-trailer effects on handling, tanker surge, weight and size regulations, safety enhancements, and braking systems is provided. The culmination of these discussions centers on applying the knowledge gained to reduce crash risks.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Most of a driver’s time behind the wheel is spent while the vehicle is moving forward. The repetition and accumulation of experience can help make drivers safe. But unfortunately this does not mean they will be equally good or safe when it comes to backing. Backing is one of the most difficult driving skills to master and therefore can pose a great risk.

Statistics confirm that backing a truck is one of the most dangerous driving activities. Despite the relatively little time spent backing compared to driving forward, backing still accounts for between 25-30% of vehicle accidents nationwide. It is not hard to see why learning, reviewing, and practicing safe backing techniques is a key part of reducing truck accidents.

This course focuses on the various safety precautions and techniques for backing safely in a number of situations. Topics such as safe backing procedures, backing with a trailer, blind spots, adjusting mirrors, and parallel parking are covered.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

This course highlights reporting requirements, the importance of conducting a thorough incident investigation, things to consider when determining the root cause of an incident, and examples of corrective actions that can help prevent accidents in the future.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Minimizing organizational risk by ensuring that only safe, qualified drivers operate motor vehicles on the job is one of the key components of a motor vehicle safety program. This course is designed for supervisors who assign and train drivers and will examine the reasons why driver safety is of critical importance.

The course highlights the qualities shared by good drivers, how driver qualifications can be established, the importance of policy documents such as driver agreements and seat belt policy documents, how and why motor vehicle records checks are performed, and the importance of driver training.

Course Duration: 1 Hour(s)