Control Systems Dashboard (CMV Driver Training)
$25.00
You will learn to accurately read gauges and instruments and identify, locate, and explain the function of primary and secondary vehicle controls, including those for steering, accelerating, shifting, braking systems, and parking.
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: 25 minutes
Key Takeaways from the Control Systems Dashboard:
- How to locate and interpret key vehicle gauges
- Understand the purpose and operation of primary controls
- The function and proper use of secondary controls
- How dashboard instruments and controls work together for safe, efficient driving
- The importance of monitoring gauges and using controls correctly
Description
This course will provide an in-depth understanding of vehicle instruments and controls, as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). You will learn to accurately read gauges and instruments and identify, locate, and explain the function of primary and secondary vehicle controls, including those for steering, accelerating, shifting, braking systems, and parking.
Topics include:
- Introduction and FMCSA
- Vehicle Instruments and Gauges
- Primary Vehicle Controls
- Secondary Vehicle Controls
- Integration of Instruments and Controls
- Cab Setup and Ergonomics
- Ask a Professional Driver
- Conclusion
