Hazards of Changing Lanes – Light Commercial Vehicles

This online Hazards of Changing Lanes for Light Commercial Vehicles course is designed to help drivers become aware of safe, professional maneuvering techniques to apply when they are on the road.

Course Overview

Any time a driver changes position in the flow of traffic with a commercial vehicle, whether passing other vehicles, merging or exiting roadways, the chances of a mishap increase.

This online Hazards of Changing Lanes for Light Commercial Vehicles course is designed to help drivers become aware of safe, professional maneuvering techniques to apply when they are on the road.

After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of:

  • How to keep a "cushion of safety" around your light commercial vehicle
  • Effective passing techniques
  • The best ways to merge onto and exit freeways
  • Strategies for overcoming your impulse to improperly change lanes

Course Topics

  • Using a cushion of safety
  • Passing
  • Merging
  • Exiting
  • Activity: strategies
  • Conclusion