4. Seven-Step Inspection Method
8. CDL Training: Seeing Around
14. Managing Vehicles Around You
17. Spot Hazards on RoadCDL Training
24. Vehicle for Winter Driving
25. Drive in Winter Conditions
27. Railroad-Highway Crossings
2. Air Brake Systems for Trucks
3. Air-Brake Systems & Foundation
4. Air-Brake PartsCDL Training
5. Air-Brake System Spring Brakes
6. Air Brake Systems for Trucks
7. Dual Air Brake Systems for Trucks
10. CDL Air Brake Check for Trucks
12. Emergency Stops in a Truck
1. Drive Combination Vehicles Safely
3. Handle Railroad-Highway Crossings
5. Combination Vehicle Air Brakes
7. Connect Hose Couplers (Glad Hands)
9. Antilock Brake Systems for Trucks
10. Couple & Uncouple Trucks Safely
11. Couple and Uncouple a Truck
12. Safely Uncouple Tractor-Semitrailers
2. Couple & Uncouple Trailers Safely
1. Hazardous Materials Regulations
2. Intent of Hazmat Regulations
3. Hazardous Materials Responsibility
5. Placards & Regulated Products
7. Hazardous Substances & Quantities
8. Fill Out Hazmat Shipping Paper
9. Hazmat Shipping Paper Requirements
10. Recognize Hazardous Materials
12. Load & Unload Hazardous Cargo
13. Load & Unload Hazardous Cargo
14. Loading/Unloading Hazardous Cargo
15. Bulk Packaging Markings, Loading
17. Hazmat Driving & Parking Rules
19. Keep Shipping Papers & Info
20. Respond to Hazmat Emergencies
21. Control Truck Fires & Leaks
22. Respond to CDL Training Hazards
23. Required Notification for CDL
2. School Bus Loading/Unloading
6. Emergency Exit/Evacuation CDL
7. Emergency Evacuation Procedures
1. CDL Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
2. Inspect Vehicle Parts for CDL
4. CDL Training: Check Oil Pedals
5. Inspect Steering & Suspension
6. CDL Training: Brake Wheel Checkup
7. Inspect Truck for CDL Training
8. Inspect Tractor & Coupling Lines
9. CDL Drivers: School Bus Inspection
1. CDL Training On-road Driving
2. On-Road Driving: Intersections
1. Learn Hours of Service Regulations
2. HOS Regulations for Truckers
3. Understanding HOS Regulations
6. 11-Hour Driving Limit for Trucks
8. Adverse Driving Conditions/16hr
1. Weight & Balance Laws for Trucks
2. Weight Transfer for Truck Drivers
3. Limitations of Axle Spacing
4. Scale Truck for CDL Training
5. Position of Trailer Tandems
6. Load Cargo for Axle Balance
7. Calculate Fuel Weight for CDL
8. Calculate Truck Driver Fuel
1. Learn Cargo Securement Fund.
2. Cargo Securement Requirements
4. Learn Containing, Immobilizing
6. Cargo Tie-Downs: Working Load
9. Secure Logs Loaded Lengthwise
12. Secure Metal Coils in Truck
13. Secure Coils Eyes Crosswise
14. Secure Coils Eyes Lengthwise
15. Secure Coils for Truck Drivers
16. Secure Paper Rolls for CDL
17. Load & Secure Paper Rolls Vert.
18. Secure Paper Rolls Vert. CDL
22. Reqs. Arrange Concrete Pipe
23. Securing Pipe Inside Diam. 1.143
24. Securing Pipe Inside Diam. 1143
25. Secure Intermodal Containers
26. Secure Autos, Light Trucks, Vans
27. Secure Heavy Vehicles, Equip.
28. Secure Flattened/Crushed Vehicles
29. Secure Roll-On/Roll-Off Hook
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Traffic emergencies occur when two vehicles are about to collide. Vehicle emergencies occur when tires, brakes or other critical parts fail. Following the safety practices in this manual can help prevent emergencies. But if an emergency does happen, your chances of avoiding a crash depend upon how well you take action. Actions you can take are discussed below.
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. When you do not have enough room to stop, you may have to steer away from what is ahead.
Remember: You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop. (However, top-heavy vehicles and tractors with multiple trailers may flip over.)
Keep Both Hands on the Steering Wheel. In order to turn quickly, you must have a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands. The best way to have both hands on the wheel, if there is an emergency, is to keep them there all the time.
How to Turn Quickly and Safely. A quick turn can be made safely if it is done the right way. Here are some points that safe drivers use:
Where to Steer. If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, a move to your right is best. If that driver realizes what has happened, the natural response will be to return to his/her own lane. If something is blocking your path, the best direction to steer will depend on the situation.
Leaving the Road. In some emergencies, you may have to drive off the road. It may be less risky than facing a collision with another vehicle. Most shoulders are strong enough to support the weight of a large vehicle and, therefore, offer an available escape route.
Here are some guidelines, if you do leave the road:
Returning to the Road. If you are forced to return to the road before you can stop, use the following procedure:
If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, what is the best move?
Which of the following is not true about leaving the road to avoid an emergency?
Here are some guidelines, if you do leave the road:
Which of the following is true about emergencies in a tractor-trailer?
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. When you do not have enough room to stop, you may have to steer away from what is ahead.
Remember: You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop. (However, top-heavy vehicles and tractors with multiple trailers may flip over.)
When you are returning to the road after an emergency you should hold the wheel tightly and turn sharply enough to get right back on the road safely. What should you do immediately after both front tires are on the paved surface?
Returning to the Road. If you are forced to return to the road before you can stop, use the following procedure:
Which of the following is true about turning quickly and safely?
How to Turn Quickly and Safely. A quick turn can be made safely if it is done the right way. Here are some points that safe drivers use:
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