Roadside Inspections: A Driver's Guide, Second Edition

This online course helps prepare drivers for roadside inspections and helps them understand the consequences of a failed inspection.

ROADSIDE INSPECTIONS: A DRIVER'S GUIDE, SECOND EDITION ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

One poor inspection performance can lead to a driver or vehicle being placed out-of-service, and that can result in more drivers being selected for inspections. This can result in delivery delays, lost revenue, DOT fines, fewer customers, damaged motor carrier image, or an in-house DOT audit.

This course is designed to help properly prepare drivers for roadside inspections and help them understand the consequences of a failed inspection.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to prepare for an inspection
  • Recognize what happens during an inspection
  • Discuss how to act during an inspection
  • Explain what to expect if you fail an inspection

ROADSIDE INSPECTIONS: A DRIVER'S GUIDE, SECOND EDITION ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Inspection Basics
    • Who Gets Inspected
    • Types of Inspections
    • Preparing for an Inspection
  • Inspection Process
    • Driver
    • Vehicle
    • Documents
    • Have a Positive Attitude
  • Inspection Results
    • Inspection Report
    • Passing an Inspection
    • Failing an Inspection
    • How to File a Complaint
  • Roadside Inspections and CSA
    • Overview
    • CSA Components
    • What You Can Do

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 60 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.