Basic Controls Training

Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program

New Driver Training Program: Basic Controls

This course is designed to help CMV drivers understand basic vehicle controls and maneuvers.

A professional driver must have a good understanding of basic vehicle controls. These controls set the foundation for future lessons and daily operation of a CMV.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Discuss how to start up and shut down your vehicle’s engine
Describe how to put your vehicle in motion and come to a complete stop
Identify ways to maneuver through turns, curves, and roundabouts, and enter/exit highways safely

Pricing Information

Corporate Account

Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program: Basic Controls Course Topics

The course topics include:

Engine

Engine Start-Up
Engine Warm-Up
Engine Cool Down
Engine Shutdown

Motion and Stopping

Putting a Vehicle in Motion
Stopping a Vehicle

Turns

Turning
Steering Your Vehicle
Right Turns
Left Turns

Roadway Hazards

Curves
Roundabouts
Restricted Areas
On Ramps/Off Ramps

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 25 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.