Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series

This online Extreme Weather Driving: Driver Training Series course is designed to help drivers understand the basic driving techniques that will help them safely operate a CMV when driving in extreme weather.

Course Overview

The Driver Training Series is a collection of training programs which emphasize the essential skills necessary for staying safe on the road. This series is appropriate for all levels of drivers, from the entry-level to the veteran driver. Extreme Weather Driving is designed to help drivers understand the basic driving techniques that will help them safely operate a CMV when driving in extreme weather. Specifically, it covers the dangers associated with fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice and how to maintain control of a tractor-trailer when traction is reduced and visibility is limited due to weather conditions.

After completing this course, learners should have an understanding of:

  • Common ways to prepare for driving in extreme weather conditions
  • How different types of extreme weather affect vehicle operation
  • Safe driving through fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice.

Course Topics

  • Extreme weather driving preparation and why it's important
  • Extreme weather driving conditions and forms of extreme weather
  • When you should pull off the road