Commercial driver license- part 2b

Commercial Driver License Study Group

2012

Section 2 – part 2

Driving Safely

Driving at Night – risk factors

Driver – vision, glare, fatigue

Roadway – poor lighting, drunk drivers

Vehicle – headlights, other lights, vehicle

lights, windshield & mirrors

Night driving procedures

Pre-trip

Headlight glare

High beams

Stop driving when sleepy !

Fog

Occur at ANY time!

Pull off and stop.

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

Driving in Winter

Slippery surfaces

Start slowly

Ice

Turning/braking conditions

Speed

Space

Wet brakes

Driving in very hot weather

Tires

Engine oil

Engine coolant

◦ radiator

Engine belts

hoses

Driving in very hot weather

Bleeding tar

Prevent overheating

Railroad/Highway crossings

Passive crossing

Active crossing

Warning signs & devices

Driving procedures

Stopping

Crossing

Special situations

Mountain driving

Steep, long, heavy

Safe speed

Low gears

Brake fading

Braking technique

Driving emergencies

Traffic emergencies – Vehicle emergencies

Actions to take:

◦ Steering to avoid crash

◦ Stopping quickly and safely

Brake failure

Tire failure

Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)

What are they?

How do they work?

How to know if your vehicle has ABS?

Tractor / trailer / or both?

ABS

Braking with ABS

If ABS is not working

Safety reminders

Skid control & recovery

When tires lose their grip on road (4)

Drive wheel skids

◦ correcting

Front-wheel skids

◦ correcting

Crash Procedures

Protect the area

Notify authorities

Care for injured

Fires

Vehicle inspections to prevent fires

Fire fighting

◦ Pull off road

◦ Keep fire from spreading

◦ Extinguish fire

◦ Use right fire extinguisher

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

Be Alert and Fit

Sleep

Trip schedule

Exercise

Eat healthy food

Avoid medication

Regular medical checkups

While driving

Cab temperature

Take breaks

Recognize danger signals

STOP

Hazardous Materials Rules

for all commercial drivers Recognize hazardous cargo

Does your license cover it?

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

Haz Mat for everyone

Packaged safely

Placard labels, diamond shape

Shipping papers

Haz Mat for everyone

Placards

Identification numbers

Tank endorsement

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