Defensive Driving – Industrial Trucks Instructor Led

This four hour course is designed for students who will drive utility trucks occupationally. With successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand defensive driving techniques, recognize hazards when driving, and understand the special challenges presented when driving a utility truck in both good and poor weather conditions.

Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspection procedures and ways to lessen or eliminate fatigue when driving.

Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspection procedures and ways to lessen or eliminate fatigue when driving.

Course typically offered every Friday at 12:30pm, or available upon request. Call us at 877.593.8693 to reserve your seat or for more information.

Course Outline:

1. Defensive Driving Skills
2. Authorization / Certification
3. Vehicle Inspections
4. On The Road Inspections
5. Special Truck Hazards
6. Rollovers
7. Intersections
8. Turns
9. Passing / Lane Changes
10. Parking
11. Managing Speed & Stopping Distance
12. Emergency Maneuvers
13. Driver Fatigue
14. Night Driving
15. Extreme Weather Driving
16. Trailers (Loading, Towing, Backing)
17. Written Examination