CTDL 1030 Syllabus

Subject Code

CTDL

Course Number

1030

Course Title

Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

CTDL 1020

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(1-8-4)

Course Description

This course develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must complete at least 12 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the road. In addition, each student must have a minimum program total of 44 hours of BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTDL 1020) of range and road driving. Note: State law requires that whenever a combination vehicle is operated on public roads, an instructor must be present in the vehicle while the student is driving.

Course Outcomes

     16           Explain the relationship between speed and stopping distance, road shape and surface
                    conditions, visibility and traffic flow
     17           Identify the key factors affecting braking distance
     18           Explain the consequences of speeding violations
     19           Maintain proper speed to manage space around the truck
     20           Judge and adjust maximum safe speed at which vehicle control can be maintained under traffic
                    conditions, cross winds, road conditions and limited visibility
     21           Judge maximum safe speed that traction will permit
     22           Judge maximum safe speed at which a curve and on/off ramps can be entered
     23           Recognize and interpret all types of driving conditions and road surfaces
     24           Explain the appropriate following distances for various conditions
     25           Explain the importance of maintaining maximum separation from other vehicles to ensure room
                    to maneuver when responding to errors of other drivers
     26           Understand the importance of checking positions of one's own vehicle and other road users by
                    mirrors
     27           Understand the dangers of trailer overhang
     28           Understand the dangers created by overhead obstructions
     29           State the regulations concerning combination vehicle following distances, lane use, changing
                    lanes and passing other vehicles
     30           Judge adequacy of gaps in traffic for passing, crossing and entering traffic and changing lanes
     31           Use the proper visual search techniques
     32           Demonstrate properly positioning vehicle for making all driving moves
     33           Judge clearances on all sides of rig
     34           Demonstrate adjustment of following distances for load and road conditions
     35           Explain the visible characteristics of road conditions that present a hazard to safe operations
                    including slippery, soft, sloping or uneven surfaces; dangerous curves; obstructions to visibility;
                    and locations where there are likely to be strong cross winds
     36           Understand the characteristics of other road users (drivers or pedestrians) that make them
                    potentially dangerous, including obstructed vision, distractions, confusion, impatience,
                    impairment and low speed
     37           Describe how to respond to emergency vehicles
     38           Explain activities of other road users that provide clues to potential danger including head and
                    body movement, vehicle movement and conflict situations
     39           Understand the consequences of using engine retarders or trailer brakes on slippery roads
     40           Recognize immediately a potential threat from visible characteristics and actions of other road
                    users then be able to initiate prompt defensive or evasive action
     41           Demonstrate and practice good visual search techniques
     42           Attend appropriately to direction and speed signs for lane changes or closure
     43           Identify key factors that make night driving more dangerous
     44           Describe the special problems of night driving

 

Operate a Semi-Trailer Combination Safely on Public Roads Through a Variety of Maneuvers
   Order       Description
      1            Perform driving a tractor trailer on two lane roads, non-divided multiple lane highways, city
                    streets and interstate highways
      2            Perform driving a set of double trailers if available
      3            Demonstrate entering traffic from a parked position
      4            Perform left hand turns
      5            Perform right hand turns
      6            Perform backing and docking maneuvers
      7            Demonstrate emergency parking procedures