Safety

Work Zone Driving Hazards

Overview/Description:

ò Identify characteristics of a work zone ò Identify why work zones are hazardous ò Describe strategies to reduce your risk of a crash in a work zone

Course Number:

RVCT-1086

Preventing Loss of Control Crashes

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1080

Hazard Perception – Hidden Hazards

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1075

Preventing Intersection Collisions – Cross Traffic

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1078

Preventing Intersection Collisions – Rear-ends

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1081

Load Securement

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to:Specify where and when the North American Cargo Securement Standard appliesList the three methods of load securement on a motor vehicleDefine working load limit (WLL) and aggregate working load limit (AWLL)Describe how the number of tie-downs required for a load is determinedList safety guidelines related to cargo securementIdentify when vehicles and load securement devices should be inspected during transportList commodities which have special load securement requirements

Course Number:

RVCT-813

Speed and Space Management

Overview/Description:

ò Define speed and space management ò Identify why it is important to manage your speed and space around your vehicle ò Describe strategies for effective space management

Course Number:

RVCT-1085

Preventing Intersection Collisions – Turning

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1083

Heavy Equipment Visibility

Overview/Description:

òDescribe how to properly observe the worksite before beginning work òDescribe the items that should be inspected before operating heavy equipment òDescribe how to scan the worksite while driving heavy equipment òIdentify the most common areas for blind spots òDescribe safe practices for operating heavy equipment near people òIdentify and describe tips for working near heavy equipment

Course Number:

RVCT-529

Tanker Rollover

Overview/Description:

òKey statistics on tanker rollovers òHow tanker rollovers occur òCommon causes of tanker rollovers òWays to prevent tanker rollovers

Course Number:

RVCT-403

Work Zone Safety

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to:Define the term ôwork zoneöList hazardous conditions that work zones can presentDescribe the components of a ôTransportation Management Planö which can include a ôTemporary Traffic Controlö plan ôTransportation Operationsö plan and ôPublic Informationö planDescribe the purpose and contents of the ôManual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesöIdentify and describe ôpositive protection devicesö ôexposure control measuresö and ôother traffic control measuresöIdentify the four areas of a work zoneDescribe the elements of an ôInternal Traffic Control Planö for a work zoneList safe behaviors to use when driving in or around work zones

Course Number:

RVCT-909

Alert Driving

Overview/Description:

ò Driving while impaired ò Avoiding distractions ò Scanning the road ò Things to look for ò Increasing reaction time ò The two-second rule

Course Number:

RVCT-351B

Driving Hazard Recognition

Overview/Description:

ò Intersections ò Blind spots ò Limited visibility ò Losing traction ò Erratic drivers ò Pedestrians animals parked vehicles

Course Number:

RVCT-352B

Driving Preparation

Overview/Description:

ò Vehicle maintenance ò Vehicle inspection ò Planning ò Emergency supplies ò Securing cargo ò Seat belts ò Cell phones

Course Number:

RVCT-350B

Preventing Sideswipe Collisions

Overview/Description:

ò Describe the types of sideswipe crashes ò Identify potential hazards that may lead to sideswipe crashes ò Identify strategies to prevent another vehicle from sideswiping you ò Identify strategies to prevent you from sideswiping another vehicle

Course Number:

RVCT-1077

Backing Up Safely

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1076

Sharing the Road with Pedestrians and Cyclists

Overview/Description:

ò Describe why crashes occur between cars and cyclists or pedestrians ò Identify clues that cyclists and pedestrians may become hazards ò Identify strategies to prevent collisions with cyclists or pedestrians

Course Number:

RVCT-1079

Delivery Truck Maintenance

Overview/Description:

At the end of this course you will be able to: Describe the difference between ôreactive maintenanceö and ôpreventive maintenanceöList the benefits of preventive truck maintenanceDescribe how preventive maintenance can save moneyList the major elements of preventive maintenance systemsList the responsibilities of a driver in a preventive maintenance systemList some safety related inspection items for a delivery truckList some scheduled mechanical maintenance items for a delivery truck

Course Number:

RVCT-1005

Environmental Driving Hazards

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1084

Dangers of Distracted Driving

Overview/Description:

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

Course Number:

RVCT-1082

Driving Large Vehicles and Heavy Equipment

Overview/Description:

òList the items you should check before starting up a large vehicle or piece of heavy equipment òList the additional limitations that large vehicles and heavy equipment have when compared to smaller vehicles òIdentify the blind spots on a large semi-truck òDescribe how you can safely back up a large truck or piece of heavy equipment òDescribe how high winds standing water driving in rain or snow potholes and sun glare can be hazardous while driving òList the steps you should take if your vehicle begins to overheat or hydroplane òList the main reasons large vehicles have longer stopping distances òList rules that can help improve safety at construction zones and work zones

Course Number:

RVCT-815