The FMCSA’s entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule takes effect February 7, 2022. As of this date, individuals who are applying for their initial CDL, upgrading a current CDL, or getting a passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory and behind-the-wheel instruction before taking the required skills test. An individual obtaining a hazmat endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory instruction prior to taking the required knowledge test. This training must be provided by a school or entity listed on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). Learn more about the ELDT requirements.
Module 14: Extreme Driving Conditions—along with 34 other entry-level driver training courses—meets the FMCSA’s requirement for theory instruction when delivered by an instructor with a school or entity that is listed on the TPR. Training courses can be used with the Entry-Level Driver Training: Obtaining A CDLstudent manual and trainer manual for a comprehensive ELDT program.
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Extreme driving conditions demand increased preparation and awareness. Both learners and their vehicles must be in top form.
This online course is designed to introduce learners to the challenges of operating a tractor-trailer in extreme driving conditions.
- The eLearning course covers the following topics:
- Vehicle Preparation
- Coolant Level & Antifreeze Concentration
- Defrosting & Heating Equipment
- Windshield Wipers & Washers
- Tires
- Tire Chains
- Brakes
- Lights & Reflectors
- Windows & Mirrors
- Hand Holds, Steps, & Deck Plates
- Exposed Wiring & Air Lines
- Fuel Tank
- Exhaust System
- Coupling Devices
- Emergency Equipment
- Driver Preparation
- Emergency Equipment
- Check the Forecast
- Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses
- Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
- Tire Chain Installation
- Cold Weather Starting
- Ether & Ether-Based Fluids
- Glow Plugs
- Preheaters
- If Your Engine Doesn’t Start
- Operating in Hot Weather
- Extreme Weather
- All Slippery Surfaces
- When You Should Pull Off the Road
- Skidding & Jackknifing
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
- Breakdowns
- Mountain Driving
- Upgrades
- Downgrades
- How Brakes Can Fail
- Braking Technique
- Escape Ramps
- Sharp Curves
- The Science of Curves
- Safe Driving Practices
- After completing this training course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common ways to prepare for driving in adverse weather conditions
- Describe when tire chains are appropriate and proper tire chaining procedures
- Discuss how to safely operate a vehicle in snow, ice, wind, rain, and fog
- Explain ways to stay safe in extreme heat or cold temperatures
- Recognize the challenges of driving on steep grades and around sharp curves
- Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver’s license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.
- Length: 45 minutes
- Language: Available in English
- Copyright Date: 2019
- Reg Covered:Unit A1.2.7 Extreme Driving Conditions = This unit must teach driver-trainees about the specific problems presented by extreme driving conditions. The training provided will emphasize the factors affecting the operation of CMVs in cold, hot, and inclement weather and on steep grades and sharp curves. The training provider must teach proper tire chaining procedures.
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