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Driving Safety
| Course Name | Course Type | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Work Zone Driving Hazards | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Work Zone Driving HazardsOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Preventing Loss of Control CrashesOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Hazard Perception – Hidden HazardsOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Preventing Intersection Collisions – Cross TrafficOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Preventing Intersection Collisions – Rear-endsOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Load SecurementOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Speed and Space ManagementOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Preventing Intersection Collisions – TurningOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Heavy Equipment VisibilityOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Tanker RolloverOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Work Zone SafetyOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Alert DrivingOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Driving Hazard RecognitionOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Driving PreparationOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Preventing Sideswipe CollisionsOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Backing Up SafelyOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Sharing the Road with Pedestrians and CyclistsOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Delivery Truck MaintenanceOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Environmental Driving HazardsOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Dangers of Distracted DrivingOverview/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 | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Driving Large Vehicles and Heavy EquipmentOverview/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 |