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Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate

Improve road safety with the Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate course. Learn how to signal, communicate, and prevent collisions while driving.

Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate

What is Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate?

The Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate course is designed to help commercial motor vehicle operators sharpen their communication and situational awareness skills on the road. Effective communication is at the heart of defensive driving, allowing drivers to anticipate hazards, signal intentions clearly, and respond safely to the unpredictable actions of others. Through this concise, practical online training, participants will learn how to make their presence known, use signals and horns appropriately, and interpret the behaviors of surrounding drivers. By strengthening these core skills, CMV operators can prevent collisions, enhance professionalism, and contribute to safer roads for everyone.

Course Overview

More than a quarter of all work-related fatalities occur in occupations that involve driving or transporting goods, making the importance of defensive driving skills undeniable. To prevent injury or death, drivers must understand what defensive driving truly entails and recognize the unique challenges faced by Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) operators, even those with years of experience.

This Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers: Communicate online course teaches participants how to reduce accident risk by driving proactively. Learners will gain insight into how to communicate effectively with other drivers, recognize signals, and interpret road situations to maintain safety at all times.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

This course explores the importance of driver communication and awareness as essential elements of defensive driving. It provides CMV operators with techniques to safely share the road, anticipate others’ actions, and maintain a professional approach to vehicle operation.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Communicate Presence – Learn how to make your vehicle visible and predictable to other road users.
  • Using Your Horn – Understand when and how to use your horn appropriately to prevent potential hazards.
  • Communication from Others – Recognize and respond correctly to signals and behaviors from other drivers.
  • And More – Explore additional strategies to stay alert and prevent collisions through effective communication.
COURSE DURATION

This online training takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume at any time for maximum flexibility.

PASS MARK

A passing mark of 80% is required to successfully complete this course. Quizzes throughout the training reinforce key concepts and ensure comprehension. Learners who do not achieve the passing grade may retake the course up to two additional times.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a digital certificate of completion, available for immediate download and printing.

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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 20 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.

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