Lesson 1: Attitude, Image & Public Relations What is a professional driver? The dictionary defines the terms “professional” and “attitude” in this way: Professional is defined as: Engaged in or worthy of the standards of a profession Engaged in a specific...
Lesson 6: Professional Defensive Driving Techniques A motor vehicle collision is an occurrence in a series of events in which there is a striking together, colliding of a motor vehicle in transit with another motor vehicle or object, resulting in death, injury, or ...
Lesson 5: Air Brakes (Overview) If channeled properly, compressed air exerts great pressure This directed force makes an air brake system work. The Compressor Driven by the engine, the compressor provides a flow of compressed air to the reservoirs It must have...
Lesson 4: Vehicle Condition Vehicle Inspections A vehicle inspection identifies systems or parts of a vehicle that are working properly. Why are inspections necessary? Safety is the first priority. Inspections help avoid mechanical defects or malfunctions that...
Lesson 3: Driver Fitness, Fatigue & Alertness Factors Influencing Fitness The five main factors influencing driver fitness and safety are: Stress Physical fitness Impact of alcohol and other drugs Fatigue and sleep disorders Attitude and mental state Stress...
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