Course Overview
			This course reviews the general cargo and safety regulations a driver must follow.
These regulations are in place to promote safety the safety of the public, passengers and the driver.
This course will help the participant understand the regulations they must abide by and how to apply them.
		 
		
					
						Course Topics
						Safety
Introduction
- Class of Drivers License
 - Laws
 - Traffic laws
 - Seat belts
 - Cell phones
 - Drugs and Alcohol
 
Scales, Fueling and Fire
- What vehicles have to stop at a weigh scale
 - How to properly fuel a unit
 - What to do in case of a fire
 
Vehicle Breakdown Procedures (Outside an Urban area)
- Night time break downs
 - Poor visibility
 - Day time break downs
 
Passenger Safety
- Loading and Unloading
 - Safety Procedures (Lights and Crossing Arm)
 
Collisions
- Investigation
 - Safety
 - Reporting
 
Cargo
Basic Load Securement
- Clear exits
 - Driver and passenger safety
 - Storage
 
					 
					
				 
		
			
				
					
						
							
							
								
								
									This course takes approximately 30 minutes  to complete
								 
							 
						 
					 
					
						
							
							
								
								
									A passing grade of 
									80% 
									or higher required. Up to 
									3
									 attempts are provided.
								 
							 
						 
					 
					
						
							
							
								
								
									A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.