Visual Search: CMV Driver Training

$20.00

Our Visual Search Online Driver Training course is for Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers and is designed to enhance the visual scanning and awareness skills of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The course teaches drivers to search for potential hazards effectively, anticipate dangerous situations, and respond appropriately to maintain safety on the road.

  • Who should take this course?: Any CMV driver or CDL holder
  • What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry
  • Time to Complete this Course: 30 minutes

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Enhance Visual Scanning Skills: Learn effective techniques for systematically scanning the road to spot hazards early.
  • Understand FMCSA Visual Search Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with regulatory expectations related to visual awareness.
  • Master Looking Ahead and Around: Improve your ability to see ahead, to the sides, and behind, including proper use of mirrors and awareness of blind spots.
  • Optimize Vehicle Positioning: Learn how positioning affects your field of vision and safety.
  • Manage Fatigue and Maintain Alertness: Recognize how fatigue impacts visual search and develop strategies to stay focused.
  • Apply Scenario-Based Awareness: Practice real-world situational awareness to anticipate and respond to potential dangers effectively.
  • Boost Defensive Driving: Use these skills to reduce accident risk and enhance safety for yourself and others on the road.

 

FREE IF YOU SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR DOT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

Description

Our Visual Search Online Driver Training course is for Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers (CMV) and is designed to enhance visual scanning and awareness skills. The course focuses on teaching drivers to search for potential hazards effectively, anticipate dangerous situations, and respond appropriately to maintain safety on the road. This training is crucial for CMV drivers to improve their defensive driving skills, reduce the risk of accidents, and ensure the safety of both the driver and others on the road. It is often part of broader safety and compliance training programs for commercial driving companies.

Topics include:

  • What is Visual Searching?
  • FMCSA and Visual Search
  • How to look ahead
  • Blind Spots
  • Mirrors
  • Seeing to the sides and the rear
  • Vehicle Positioning and Visual Search
  • Fatigue and Alertness
  • Scenario-Based Situational Awareness