Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series - DVD Training

Overview

The Straight Truck Series is a collection of training programs which emphasize the essential skills necessary for staying safe on the road while operating a straight truck. This series is appropriate for all levels of truck drivers, from the entry-level to the veteran driver operating any type of straight truck.

Driving Techniques training is designed to help truck drivers understand the basic driving techniques that will help them develop the skills and attitude necessary to safely operate a straight truck. Specifically, it covers the importance of defensive driving and knowing how to safely maneuver a straight truck through turns and intersections, over railroad crossings, while merging and passing, and while driving through roundabouts. The program also covers how your driving techniques should change when driving at night or in extreme weather conditions.

• After completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Discuss defensive driving strategies to protect themselves while on the road
  • Apply proper driving techniques to safely operate their straight truck
  • Identify precautions to take when driving at night and in extreme weather conditions
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

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Program Components

• (1) 14-Minute DVD - Shows straight truck drivers pro-level techniques for defensive driving and covers escape routes for common emergencies.
• (1) Trainer Guide - Provides information on how to develop, organize, and conduct effective training sessions.
• (10) Driver Handbooks - Product Code: 51267 = Serve as a post-training takeaway drivers can store in their truck and reference as needed.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program - Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections - Allows easy access to specific sub-topics for more focused training.
  • Introduction
  • Driving Techniques
    • Defensive Driving
    • Turns & Intersections
    • Railroad Crossings
    • Merging & Passing
    • Roundabouts
    • Night Driving & Extreme Weather
  • Conclusion
  • Note to Trainer Video - Total running time: approximately 4 minutes
  • 5-Question Quiz (Interactive) - Total time: approximately 10 minutes

Basic System Requirements

• A 400 Mhz or faster Intel-compatible CPU
• A video card with AGP architecture and at least 4 MB of onboard RAM
• At least 128 MB of system RAM (Windows 2000, XP and Vista users - 256 MB or more is recommended)
• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP or Windows Vista (most software DVD decoders have either reduced function or no support under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0)
• The latest version of Microsoft DirectX
• A DVD-ROM drive (DVD discs cannot be read by CD-ROM equipment)