commercial driver license- part 2b
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Commercial Driver License Study Group
2012
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Section 2 – part 2
Driving Safely
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Driving at Night – risk factors
Driver – vision, glare, fatigue
Roadway – poor lighting, drunk drivers
Vehicle – headlights, other lights, vehicle
lights, windshield & mirrors
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Night driving procedures
Pre-trip
Headlight glare
High beams
Stop driving when sleepy !
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Fog
Occur at ANY time!
Pull off and stop.
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Driving in Winter
Vehicle check –
◦ Antifreeze
◦ Defrosting/heating equipment
◦ Wipers/washers
◦ Tires/Tire chains
◦ Lights/reflectors/windows/mirrors
◦ Hand holds, steps
◦ Radiator shutters/winter front
◦ Exhaust system
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Driving in Winter
Slippery surfaces
Start slowly
Ice
Turning/braking conditions
Speed
Space
Wet brakes
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Driving in very hot weather
Tires
Engine oil
Engine coolant
◦ radiator
Engine belts
hoses
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Driving in very hot weather
Bleeding tar
Prevent overheating
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Railroad/Highway crossings
Passive crossing
Active crossing
Warning signs & devices
Driving procedures
Stopping
Crossing
Special situations
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Mountain driving
Steep, long, heavy
Safe speed
Low gears
Brake fading
Braking technique
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Driving emergencies
Traffic emergencies – Vehicle emergencies
Actions to take:
◦ Steering to avoid crash
◦ Stopping quickly and safely
Brake failure
Tire failure
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Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
What are they?
How do they work?
How to know if your vehicle has ABS?
Tractor / trailer / or both?
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ABS
Braking with ABS
If ABS is not working
Safety reminders
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Skid control & recovery
When tires lose their grip on road (4)
Drive wheel skids
◦ correcting
Front-wheel skids
◦ correcting
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Crash Procedures
Protect the area
Notify authorities
Care for injured
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Fires
Vehicle inspections to prevent fires
Fire fighting
◦ Pull off road
◦ Keep fire from spreading
◦ Extinguish fire
◦ Use right fire extinguisher
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Alcohol and driving
How alcohol works
◦ Liver processes it at fixed rate
◦ What determines blood alcohol
concentration?
◦ Effect on brain
Alcohol affects driving
Other drugs
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Be Alert and Fit
Sleep
Trip schedule
Exercise
Eat healthy food
Avoid medication
Regular medical checkups
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While driving
Cab temperature
Take breaks
Recognize danger signals
STOP
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Hazardous Materials Rules
for all commercial drivers Recognize hazardous cargo
Does your license cover it?
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Haz Mat for everyone
Products that pose a risk to health, safety,
and property during transportation
Intent of Rules:
◦ Contain the product
◦ Communicate the risk
◦ Ensure safe drivers & equipment
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Haz Mat for everyone
Packaged safely
Placard labels, diamond shape
Shipping papers
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Haz Mat for everyone
Placards
Identification numbers
Tank endorsement
Loading cargo