Product Overview
- This "Entry-Level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL - Trainer Manual" meets the entry-level driver training mandated curriculum for new drivers
- Increase your students' skill level by teaching them the basics of safe driving techniques and providing them with up-to-date regulatory info
- Features full-color illustrations
- Includes updated, user-friendly design
- Designed to be used with Entry-Level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL - Student Manual
- Spiral bound, 714 pages
What's Included
- Trainer manual that includes an exact reprint of the student manual
- Includes Trainer Tools USB with:
- PDF of trainer manual
- PowerPoints for each chapter
- Quizzes and answer keys for each chapter
- Video snippets to reinforce training content (20 seconds to 2 minutes each)
- CDL practice test and answer key
- Vehicle troubleshooting guide
- Lab/road exercises
What's Covered
This comprehensive manual includes chapters on the following:
- Orientation
- Control Systems/Dashboard
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Basic Control
- Shifting/Operating Transmissions
- Backing and Docking
- Coupling & Uncoupling
- Visual Search
- Communication
- Distracted Driving
- Speed Management
- Space Management
- Night Operation
- Extreme Driving Conditions
- Hazard Perception
- Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
- Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
- Roadside Inspections
- Maintenance
- Handling and Documenting Cargo
- Environmental Compliance Issues
- Hours of Service Requirements
- Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
- Post-Crash Procedures
- External Communications
- Whistleblower/Coercion
- Trip Planning
- Drugs/Alcohol
- Medical Requirements
- Human Trafficking
- CSA
- Special Rigs
- Crossing the Canadian Border
- Basic Business Practices
