Speed for Conditions Learning Summary.pdf

SPEED FOR CONDITIONS LEARNING SUMMARY Overview: Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves drivi...

SPEED FOR CONDITIONS LEARNING SUMMARY Overview: Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include: wet roadways (rain, snow, or ice), reduced visibility (fog), uneven roads, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, and heavy traffic. What are the consequences of driving too fast for conditions? A Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 23% of large-truck crashes occurred when commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers were traveling too fast for conditions. Excessive driving speed is a major cause of fatal crashes, and higher speeds may cause more severe crashes. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recently reported that 25 percent of speeding-related large-truck fatalities occurred during adverse weather conditions. Understanding how to adjust your speed for conditions may help you avoid unnecessary accidents and injury. Who Should Take this Course : Novice or experienced truck drivers that are required to obtain a CDL in order to driver a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Anyone seeking to expand their knowledge on various topics pertaining to the trucking industry and prefers self-paced on-line learning. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, the learner will: Outline what can happen when you drive at excessive speeds in certain conditions Recognize when you should adjust your speed based on conditions you encounter