Commercial Driver Training Program Lesson PlanSRSSDClassroom and Field TrainingTable of ContentsPart I ClassroomIntroduction 3Part II Lesson 1: Before the Trip: Lesson 4Part III In the FieldLesson 2: Field Demonstration 5Lesson 3: Backup 6Lesson 4: Turns 6Lesson 5: Mirrors 7Lesson 6: See 9Lesson 7: Yield: 8Lesson 8: Merge 9Lesson 9: Manage space 9Lesson 10: Brake 10Lesson 11: 3-point turns 11Part I (Classroom) Introduction: Classroom · Explain the course and what is expected of the trainee. · Find out what experience the trainee has in “driving” and what type of vehicles. · Discuss travel before and after (65-41) and explain its purpose. · Explain what type of vehicles the trainee will learn about. Class B utility vehicles. (Show vehicle) Right-hand drive. · Explain the basic speed law: o VC 22350. No person shall operate a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than that which is reasonable or prudent, taking into account weather conditions, visibility, traffic and traffic. surface and width of the road, and in no case at a speed which endangers the safety of people or property. . (California Vehicl Code Book) · Explain eye guidance time: o Eye guidance delay is a distance measured in time (seconds). A good rule of thumb says you need at least one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds less than 40 mph. At higher speeds you need to add a second for safety reasons. For example, if you are driving a 40-foot vehicle, you must leave a minimum following distance of 4 seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you. In a 60 foot rig you will need 6 seconds. Above 40 mph you would need 5 seconds...... middle of paper...... uh, heating the brakes causes the brakes to "fade". Striking the brakes will also deplete power to the air brake system sooner. Downhill Braking · Use the transmission in conjunction with the brakes to maintain a slow speed and stop the vehicle. · Adjust your speed before you begin your descent down a downhill slope. When braking on a descent, you must start braking earlier. · Be aware of road conditions · Go down the hill at the same speed as going uphill. The right amount of friction is necessary for the brakes to properly stop the vehicle. 3-point turns · Three-point turns must always be made to the right. If a 3-point turn cannot be made safely, you should go around the block or wait until it is safe to do so. · Be aware of your surroundings and scan the mirrors before and while reversing. · Do not make a 3-point turn before checking your travel path.