Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions
Safe and Smart Experienced Driver Training
Experienced Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions
This course is designed to help CMV drivers review how to prepare for driving in extreme conditions and operate safely when they encounter them.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common ways to prepare for driving in adverse weather conditions
- Discuss how to safely operate a vehicle in snow, ice, wind, rain, and fog
- Explain ways to stay safe in extreme heat or cold temperatures
- Recognize the challenges of driving on steep grades and around sharp curves
Safe and Smart Experienced Driver Training Program: Defensive Driving: Extreme Driving Conditions Course Topics
The course topics include:
Driver Preparation
- Avoid Dangers
- Emergency Equipment
- Check the Forecast
- Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses
- Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
- Operating in Hot Weather
Driving in Extreme Weather
- Extreme Weather
- Fog
- Rain
- Wind
- Snow
- Ice
- Breakdowns
Curves
- Sharp Curves
- Safe Driving Practices
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
