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
Loading cargo