Commercial Vehicle Skid Control Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
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Level: Intermediate
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Time: Self Paced
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Exams: 80% Pass Grade
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Course overview
In this training course, we will detail the causes of skidding and jackknifing and go over techniques for avoiding and recovering from them.
We will also point out the appropriate responses when faced with CMV emergencies and review unsafe acts that worsen hazardous situations.
We will also point out the appropriate responses when faced with CMV emergencies and review unsafe acts that worsen hazardous situations.
Certification included
The course satisfies the FMCSA requirements for Commercial Vehicle Skid Control Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies training.
Training Objectives
By the end of this training session, you should be able to:
Avoid Skidding/Jackknifing
Understand how to avoid and/or recover when skidding or jackknifing in a CMV
Maintain Control
Know how to maintain directional control and safely bring your CMV to a stop
Responding to Emergencies
Recognize how to respond when faced with CMV emergencies
Identification of Unsafe Acts
Identify unsafe acts and the role these acts play in producing or worsening hazardous situations