Standard

R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: n/a

CTD 106 - Advanced Operations
Course Description Advanced Operations focuses on developing driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. On the road, safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills. Each student must receive at least twelve (12) hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) instructional time on the street/road. In addition, the student must have a minimum program total of 44 (forty four) hours BTW instructional time in any combination (with CTD 102) of range and street/road driving. Note: State law requires that, whenever a vehicle is operated on public roads, an instructor must be present in the truck while a student is driving.
Competency Areas	Hours
Introducing Safe Operating Practices	Class	1
Operating a Semi-Trailer Combination Safely on Public Roads That Includes	D. Lab	1
Negotiating Turns, Backing, and Docking	P. Lab/O.B.I.	12
	Credit

Prerequisite:
Corequisite:	CTD 105

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
INTRODUCING SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES		10	0	0
Visual Search	Apply visual search principles when driving.
	Explain the correct adjustments for various types of mirrors.
	Understand the differences in images presented by flat and convex mirrors.
	Explain the importance of making all visual checks to the sides and rear of the vehicle quickly in order to limit the amount of time their eyes are off the road ahead.
	Check instrument panel frequently.
	Explain the relationship between speed and sight of distance.
	Explain the search patterns appropriate for straight driving, changing speed or direction, and entering or crossing traffic.
	Recognize the importance of visual searches as critical techniques for monitoring changing road and traffic conditions.
	Demonstrate a necessary commentary for potential hazards.
	Monitor overtaking traffic to be aware of vehicle in rear and side blind spots.
	Look ahead as far as possible in turns.
Communication	Communicate presence and intentions to other drivers.
	Explain the proper use of cruise control.
	Explain the relationship between speed to hydroplaning, crash severity, ability to maneuver, and fuel economy.
	Explain the relationship between speed and stopping distance, road shape and surface conditions, visibility, and traffic flow.
	Identify key factors affecting braking distance.
	Explain the consequences of speeding violations.
	Maintain proper speed to manage space around the truck.
	Judge and adjust maximum safe speed at which vehicle control can be maintained under traffic conditions, crosswinds, road conditions, and limited visibility.
	Judge maximum safe speed that traction will permit.
	Judge maximum safe speed at which a curve and on/off ramps can be entered.
	Recognize and interpret all types of driving conditions and road surfaces.
Space Management	Explain the appropriate following distances for various conditions.
	Explain the importance of maintaining maximum separation from other vehicles to ensure room to maneuver when responding to errors of other drivers.
	Understand the importance of checking positions of one's own vehicle and other road users by mirrors.
	Understand the dangers of overhang.
	Understand the dangers created by overhead obstructions.
	State the regulations concerning commercial vehicle following distances, lane use, changing lanes, and passing other vehicles.
	Judge adequacy of gaps in traffic for passing, crossing and entering traffic, and changing lanes.
	Use the proper visual search techniques.
	Properly position vehicle for making all driving moves.
	Judge clearances on all sides of the Truck or Bus.
	Adjust following distances for load and road conditions.
Hazard Perception	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 by strong cross-winds.
	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.
	Describe how to respond to emergency vehicles.
	Explain activities of other road users that provide clues to potential danger, including head and body movement, vehicle movement, and conflict situations.
	Understand the consequences of using engine retarders on slippery roads.
	Perceive immediately a potential threat from visible characteristics and actions of other road users; then be able to initiate prompt defensive or evasive action.
	Demonstrate and practice good visual search techniques.
	Respond appropriately to direction and speed signs for lane changes and closure.
Night Operation	Identify key factors that make night driving more dangerous.
	Describe the special problems of night driving.
OPERATING A TRUCK or BUS SAFELY ON PUBLIC ROADS THAT INCLUDES NEGOTIATING TURNS, BACKING, AND DOCKING		0	10	120
Tractor/Trailer Operation	Drive a truck or bus on two lane roads, non-divided multiple lane highways, city streets, and interstate highways
	Drive a straight truck with a trailer, if available.
	Enter traffic from a parked position.
Turning	Execute left turns.
	Execute right turns.
Backing/Docking	Execute parking, backing and docking maneuvers.
Emergency Parking	Demonstrate emergency parking procedures.

Suggested Resources

Media (text/audio/ visual/www/ other)
	Bumper to Bumper. 4^rd edition. (2003). Corpus Christi, Texas: Mike Byrnes and Associates, Inc
	Federal Motor Carrier Regulations Pocketbook, Parts 383, 390-399. Neenah, Wisconsin: J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. (1986).
	Driver's Daily Log. Neenah, Wisconsin: J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Posted: 09/1/09