The Straight Truck Series is a collection of training programs that emphasize the essential skills for staying safe on the road while operating a straight truck. This series is appropriate for all levels of truck drivers operating any type of straight truck, from the entry-level to the veteran driver. Specifically, it covers the importance of defensive driving and knowing how to safely maneuver a straight truck through turns and intersections, over railroad crossings, while merging and passing, and while driving through roundabouts. The program also covers how your driving techniques should change when driving at night or in extreme weather conditions.

This online Driving Techniques: Straight Truck Series helps truck drivers understand basic driving techniques for developing the skills and attitude necessary to safely operate a straight truck. This course covers the following topics:

• Driving Techniques
• Defensive Driving
• Turns & Intersections
• Railroad Crossings
• Merging & Passing
• Roundabouts
• Night Driving & Extreme Weather

By the end of this course, an understanding will be gained of:

• Defensive driving strategies to protect themselves while on the road
• Proper driving techniques to safely operate their straight truck
• Precautions to take when driving at night and in extreme weather conditions

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.