Defensive Driving: Commercial Motor Vehicles

Course description

This training session on defensive driving has been designed for drivers of commercial motor vehicles, or CMVs. CMVs are vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, or a gross combined weight rating, or GCWR, of 10,001 pounds or more combined cargo and vehicle. Every year, CMV operators log millions of miles on the road. They are a vital part of the economy. The safe operation of CMVs ultimately falls to you as an operator.

Course Duration: 35 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Recognize the hazards of operating commercial motor vehicles
  • Respond appropriately to dangerous conditions, and react in time to avoid an accident
  • Perform required inspections and maintenance on your vehicle
  • Reduce your risk of an accident by understanding fatigue and avoiding drug use

Associated libraries

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All-Access: EH&S (English)
Transportation Safety