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Course Basics/Overview
Though the Truck Driving course is adaptable to some extent, these are the basic instructional sections of the course you can expect to learn:
| Theory Instruction | Behind-the-Wheel Range | Behind-the-Wheel Public Road |
|---|---|---|
| A1.1 Basic Operation | A2.1 Vehicle Inspection Pre-Trip/ En route/Post-Trip | A3.1 Vehicle Controls Including: Left Turns, Right Turns, Lane Changes, Curves at Highway Speeds, and Entry and Exit on the Interstate or Controlled Access Highway |
| 1.1.1 Orientation | A2.2 Straight-Line Backing | A3.2 Shifting/Transmission |
| 1.1.2 Control Systems/Dashboard | A2.3 Alley Dock Backing (45/90 Degree) | A3.3 Communications/Signaling |
| 1.1.3 Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections | A2.4 Off-Set Backing | A3.4 Visual Search |
| 1.1.4 Basic Control | A2.5 Parallel Parking Blind Side | A3.5 Speed and Space Management |
| 1.1.5 Shifting/Operating Transmissions | A2.6 Parallel Parking Sight Side | A3.6 Safe Driver Behavior |
| 1.1.6 Backing and Docking | A2.7 Coupling and Uncoupling | A3.7 Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements |
| 1.1.7 Coupling and Uncoupling | A3.8 Hazard Perception | |
| A1.2 Safe Operating Procedures | A3.9 Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossing | |
| 1.2.1 Visual Search | A3.10 Night Operation | |
| 1.2.2 Communication | A3.11 Extreme Driving Conditions | |
| 1.2.3 Distracted Driving | A3.12 Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies | |
| 1.2.4 Speed Management | ||
| 1.2.5 Space Management | ||
| 1.2.6 Night Operation | ||
| 1.2.7 Extreme Driving Conditions | ||
| A1.3 Advanced Operating Practices | ||
| 1.3.1 Hazard Perception | ||
| 1.3.2 Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies | ||
| 1.3.3 Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossings | ||
| A1.4 Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions | ||
| 1.4.1 Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions | ||
| 1.4.2 Roadside Inspections | ||
| 1.4.3 Maintenance | ||
| A1.5 Non-Driving Activities | ||
| 1.5.1 Handling and Documenting Cargo | ||
| 1.5.2 Environmental Compliance Issues | ||
| 1.5.3 Hours of Service Requirements | ||
| 1.5.4 Fatigue and Wellness Awareness | ||
| 1.5.5 Post-Crash Procedures | ||
| 1.5.6 External Communications | ||
| 1.5.7 Whistleblower/Coercion | ||
| 1.5.8 Trip Planning | ||
| 1.5.9 Drugs/Alcohol | ||
| 1.5.10 Medical Requirements |