Extreme Weather: Driver Training Series - DVD Training

Overview

• Helps reduce incidents and crashes due to weather hazards by demonstrating to your drivers what to do when bad weather strikes
• Discusses techniques for handling a variety of dangerous and potentially deadly weather conditions, such as:
  • Fog
  • Rain
  • Snow
  • Ice
  • Wind
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
• 2016 Bronze Telly Award Winner

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Program Components

• (1) 21-Minute DVD - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer Guide - Product Code: 45592 (863-H) - Provides information on how to develop, organize, and conduct effective emergency maneuvers training sessions.
• (10) Driver Skills Cards - Product Code: 45598 (923-VC) - Recaps the key points from the training program and serves as a reference tool for drivers to use either before or after the training session.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program – Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections – Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training. (Items in boldface are actual menu selections.)
  • Introduction
  • Preparation – Discusses the key factor is making sure your vehicle is in top condition by performing a complete and thorough pre-trip vehicle inspection.
  • Fog – Reviews the most common visibility problem and strategies for dealing with it.
  • Rain – Reviews the most common weather problem and strategies for dealing with it.
  • Wind – Reviews the affect strong winds have on your ability to maintain control of your rig and strategies for dealing with windy conditions.
  • Snow – Reviews how falling and blowing snow contribute to reduced visibility and reduced traction, and strategies for dealing with both issues.
  • Ice – Reviews why icy roads account for the slickest of driving conditions and why black ice is the most dangerous hazard. Reviews clues to watch for to know when ice may be forming, and strategies for dealing with icy conditions.
  • Conclusion

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)