Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Manage Speed & Space - Online Training Course

Overview

More than a quarter of all work-related fatalities occur in occupations that require driving, or the transportation of goods, making the need for defensive driving skills clear. In order to avoid injury, or worse, death, drivers need to understand what defensive driving really means and what unique challenges a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver faces... even for veteran drivers.

Defensive driving involves intentionally driving in such a way as to reduce the risk of an accident. After completing this defensive driving course, learners will be able to recognize how to effectively manage speed and space.

• The eLearning course covers the following topics:
• Speed Management
• The Effects of Road Conditions
• Space Management
• Intended Audience: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate
• Length: 15 minutes
• Available in English
• Copyright Date: 2018

System Req.

To ensure full course functionality, your computer will need to meet or exceed the following requirements:

General

• Windows 7, Mac OS X 1.9 (Mavericks) or higher
• Persistent high-speed internet connection with at least 1.5Mbps download speed
• Speakers or headphones
• Pop-up blockers must be disabled
• JavaScript must be enabled
• Cookies must be allowed
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or higher

HTML5

• Windows: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
• Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
• Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or later

Flash

• Adobe Flash Player 10.3 or later, although the latest version of Flash is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED, plus any of these web browsers:
• Windows: Internet Explorer 8 or later, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
• Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)