ERIC ED344000: State of Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License Instructor's Manual.

424 Pages·1991·10.3 MB·English

by  ERIC

DOCUMENT RESUMS
ED 344 000
CE 060 701
TITLE
State of Wisconsin CoMmercial Drivers License
Instructor's Manual.
INSTITUTION
Madison Area Technical Coll., Wis.
SPONS AGENCY
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, Madison.;
Wisconsin State Board of Vocational, Technical, and
Adult Education, Madison.: Wisconsin State Dept. of
Transportation, Madison.
PUB DATE
91
NOTE
629p.
PUB TYPE
Guides - Classroom Use - Teaching Guides (For
Teacher) (052)
EDRS PRICE
MF03/PC26 Plus Postage.
DESCRIPTORS
Course Content; *Driver Education; Hazardous
Materials; Postsecondary Education; *State
Legislation; State Standards; *Teaching Methods; Test
Items; *Traffic Safety; Transparencies;
*Transportation; Units of Study
IDENTIFIERS
Bus Drivers; Truck Drivers; *Wisconsin
ABSTRACT
This instructor's manual contains seven units for a
course to prepare students to pass the Wisconsin Commercial Driver's
License test. The units cover the following: (1) introduction (rules
and laws);
(2) vehicle inspection; (3) transporting cargo safely; (4)
transporting passengers; (5) air brakes; (6) combination vehicles;
and (7) introduction to hazardous materials. Units include
information sheets, teachin4 tips, sample tests, and transparencies
with suggested dialog. Aaswer keys are provided. (KC)
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UNIT/
PAGE NO.
TOPIC
SUB UNIT
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION
Endorsement
Waivers
BAC Rules
Summary of Key Points
1989 Wisconsin Act 105
INSPECTION
UNIT 2: VEHICLE
2.1 Vehicle Inspection
2.2 Basic Control
Sample Test (2.2)
2.3 Shifting
(2.4)
2.4 Seeing Sample Test
2.5 Communicating
2.6 Controlling Speed
Sample Test (2.6)
2.7 Managing Space
Sample Test (2.7)
2.8 Night Driving
Sample Test (2.8).
2..9 Winter Driving
Sample Test (2.9)
2.10 Hot Weather Driving
Sample Test (2.10)
2.11 Mountain Driving
Sample Test (2.11)
2.12 Seeing Hazards
2.13 Emergencies
Sample Test (2.14)
Recovery
2.14 Skid Control and
Sample Test (2.14)
2.15 Acddent Procedures
Sample Test (2.15)
2.16 Fires
Sample Test (2.16)
2.17 Staying Alert
Sample Test (2.17)
2.18 Hazardous Materials
Sample Test
CARGO SAFELY
Unit 3: TRANSPORTING
3.1 Inspecting
3.2 Weight and Balance
Legal Weight Limits
3.3 Securing Cargo
Sample Test (3)
34 Tank Vehicles
UNIT/
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TOPIC
SUB UNIT
Sample Test (3.4)
°TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Attention
3.5 Other Cargo Needing Special
CONTD
PASSENGERS
Unit 4: TRANSPORTING
4.1 Endorsements
4.2 Vehicle Classes
43 Bus Types
4A Who is a Bus Driver?
4.5 Pre-Trip Inspection
4.6 Seven Step Pre-Trip
4.7 Pre-Trip Bus Inspection
4.8 Final Check
4.9 Loading and Trip Start
4.10 In-Trip (VSI)
4.11 Steering
4.12 Night Driving
4.13 Post-Trip (VSI)
4.14 Hazardous Materials
4.15 Bus Driver Reminder
Sample Test (4)
UNIT 5: AIR BRAKES
Sample Test (5)
UNIT 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES
6.1 Driving Combination
Vehicles Safely
6.2 Combination Vehicle,
Air Brakes
6.3 Coupling and Uncoupling
Sample Test (6.3)
6.4 Double/Triples
Sample Test (6.4)
UNIT?: INTRODUCTION TO
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
7.1 Intent of the Regulations
7.2 Transporting Hazardous Materials
73 Communication Rules
7.4 Loading and Unloading
7.5 Bulk Tank Marking, Loading and
Unloviing
7.6 Hazardous Materials, Driving
and Parking Rules
7.7 Hazardous Materials Emergencies
Samples Test (7)
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INSTRUCTOR
INTRODUCTORY
NOTES
material to be
thorough understanding of the
The instructor must have a
Knowledgeable
that the
be organized in a logical manner so
presented the material must
knowledge already
know to the unknown using
presentation builds front the
knowledge.
acquired as a building block for new
and the
The instructor must enjoy teaching
Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm.
Enthusiastic
is excited about
The trainee should feel "If he/she
sharing of new knowledge.
it than 1 should be too".
back to the
responsibility to provide honest feed
As an instructor it is your
Sincere
compassion. The
be honest but tempered with
trainee. The feedback should
don't correct
and will succeed. Avoid critidsm,
trainee should feel that they can
learn maybe
the traineelf thestudent failed to
in frontofothesand neverblame
the instructor failed to teach.
should be
As instructors our opinions
The insnuctor must lead the group.
Positive Attitude
the public. The
for the driver, their employers,
positive towards GDL. Its good
will be good for them.) Not the
the posidve side (How it
group should look at
negative side.
enjoy people.
in the soup. Instructors must
Learn the names of the individuals
mph, Oriented
e
in th
fear, uncertainty and anxiousness
They ntust be able to recognize
the same pa
flexible. Not everione learns at
They must be patit and
en
Comp -
reinforcement and encouragement.
Instructors must supply positive
ment when appropriate.
listening
first hear the question. Good
In order to answer a questim we must
Good Listener
We must always strive to answer any
skills are essential to good instructors
questions of
Don't do all the talldng, ask
questions completely and honestly.
if they comprehend.
individuals at. 1. the group. Listen to see
r--
take the CDL test Many commercial
It's the wony or fear caused by having to
WEST ANXIETY
of failing the CDL test.
drivers fear the loss of their livelihood because
easily distracted by noise,
Mental Distraction - unable to concentrate and
Text anxiety Is:
spouse, kids, etc.
palms, headaches,
Physical Symptoms - "butterflies" in the stomach, sweaty
etc.
doing.
Mental Blocks - unable to think about what you are
FEAR OF FAILURE. Drivers are
The largest causes of the CDL test anxiety is
CAUSES OF TEST ANXIETY
convincing themselves that
will do poorly on this one.
they never did well taking tests, so they
level.
they have a very low reading and comprehension
grads.
the CDL test can only be passed by college
they will loose their driving job.
If someone keeps telling
All of these causes of snide), are of the negative nature.
poorly, they will.
themself that they ate no good and are doing to do
LEARN TO BELIEVE IN
YOU CAN BEAT TEST ANXIETY IF YOU
YOURSELF!
attitude. I can do YOU
The first thing that must be done is to have a positive
WERCOMING TEST ANXIETY
TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
CAN BEAT TEST ANXIETY 2 YOU LEARN
that about 20% of drivers
States that have been issuing CDL's have discovered
(most of those never studied). Of
fail some part of the CDL test the first time
98% passed.
those 20% that failed when they retook the test
Chauffeur license and fail any
In Wisconsin, if you currently have a Wisconsin
driving privileges You will
of the Knowledge Tests, you will NOT loose your
allow you to continue driving for
be issued an Instrucdonal Permit which will
retake and pass any of the
six months. So within that six month period, you must
tests that were failed.
learn differently. Some
Another task that must be done is to study. Individuals
and pass the test. Other people will
people will be able to just read the manual
video tapes). Other
need tutoring. Some people will use media (asaudio tapes or
Whatever method works for you
people learn better in the classroom setting.
MUST STUDY. By studying and knowing the ma-
use it. But remember YOU
terial, your attitude will also improve.
youak
the test, if your shoulders are tense or
When you ate studying or taldng
You must learn to relaW
grouchy, you are under stress.
back hurts, or you feel
reduce stress and relax are:
Several things that can be done to
lying down or standing, close your eyes
Deep Breathing. While sitting,
540
the breath out for a count of
and breathe in slowly. Let
super-relaxers any time you feel tense.
seconds. Take ten of these
stretches such as the "neck stretch."
Stretching. Practice simple
rolling your head in a half circle,
(Stretch your neck by gently
chest, then to
dropping your chin to your
starting at one side, then
the other side.)
etc.) help
sical activity (walking, running,
gat WelL All kinds of ph,
to reduce stress.
Express
with a friend, mate or child.
Talk. Take the time to talk
holding in. Listen to your partner.
feelings you might haw. Igen
friend.
spend time with a funny
Laugh. See a funny movie or
Enjoy yourself.
Do something you like to do.
it is the morning
have studied for the CDL test,
Now that you can relax and you
then you don't have to rush.
of the test. Get up early,
Do a few simple exercises.
and physically.
freshens you both mentally
Take a shower or bath. This
Take a last glance at your notes.
good food.
Eat a leisurely breakfast of
Don't
that you don't have to rush.
Leave early enough for the test so
about
much time to waste and worry
leave so early that you have too
the test.
7
four multiple choice answers to choose
The CDL test will be questions with
Hints for taking this type of test are:
from. Only one answer will be correct.
sheet in the proper
Carefully read the directions and mark your answer
place
know what ft is asking.
Read the question carefully to make sure you
Look for words such as -Nor.
Eliminate the choices that are obviously wrong.
left.
Select the best of the choices that are
back to it. Several of the
If the question is too hard, go on and come
the hard ones.
other questions may help you answer
at several. You must get
Answer ALL questions even if you must guess
for guessing.
80% cortect so you will not be punished
---WRODUCTION
CURRICULUM
into effect on
Driver License (CDL) Lew went
The Wisconsin Commercial
INTRODUCTORY
and
establishes a classified driver license system
December 20, 1989. The act
The law
TRANSPARENCY
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.
implements the federal Commercial
and
commercial motor vehicle acciderm
is intended to reduce or prevent
and
federal government requires states to ov
injuries. Under this law, the
following certain guidelines.
license commercial vehicles
drivers with more
not knowingly employ
The law also requires employers to:
TRANSPARENCY A -
suspended, revoked, or cancelled, and to
than one license or whose licenses are
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS
history.
for 10 years of employment
ask prospective employees
convictions
license by July 1, 1987, report
Drivers are required to: haveonly one
TRANSPARENCY B -
of suspensions and
licensing agency, notify employers
to employer and state
with 10 years of
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
provide prospective employers
revocations, revocations, and
employment history.
who:
definition of chauffeur to any person
The new law changed the
vehicle;
1. Is employed to drive a motor
week;
vehicle for 20 or more hours each
2. Who, when employed, operates a
or
for
public carrier of "persons or property"
3. Drives a vehicle used as a
license in the
been required to have a chauffeur
Therefore, even if you have not
vehicle effective January 1,
drive a commercial motor
past, if you are hired to
License.
license or a Commercial Driver
1991, you must have a chauffeur
will have a classified licensing system.
Effective January 1, 1991, Wisconsin
TRANSPARENCY C -
vehicles over 26,000
combination commercial motor
Class A vehicles wfil be
B vehicles are
CLASSIFICATIONS
is over 10,000 pounds. Class
pounds, provided the towed unit
trailers under
vehicles over 26,000 pounds towing
single commercial motor
vehicles or combination of vehicles that
10,001 pounds. Clau C vehicles are any
16 w. more
of Ous A or B but is designed to carry
meets neither definition
materials. Class D
used to transport hazardous
people, including the driver or
including regular
included in Classes A, B, C or
includes all other vehicles not
Type 1 motorcycles.
light trucics. Class M vehicles are
passenger cars and
licenses are:
The endorsements for classified
TRAWSPARENCY D.
DIDORSEMENTS
S - School Bus
P - Passenger
H- Hazardous materials
NI- Cargo tank
T - Double or triple trailers
tanker
X - Combination hazmat and
brake restriction for those vehicles that do
The classified license also has an air
for an unrestricted CDL must be at least 21 years
not have air brakes. Applicants
However, applicants over 18 years
old and meet all federal medical standards.
receive a restricted CDL, limited
of age who meet State medical standards may
vehicle only inside Wisconsin and not in
to driving a commercial motor
licenses will be required to furnish
intestate commerce. Applicants for driver
security number will not appear on the
their social security numbers. The social
used to identify driver records between
driver license document but will be
states.
allowing highway operation will
Befmning January 1, 1991, 6-month permits
passed the CDL knowledge test. Instruction
be available to learners who have
drivers with chauffeur licenses who have not
permits are also available to
passed the road test or have been grandfa-
passed the knowledge test but have
driving a commercial motor vehicle
thered. After March 31, 1992, evey person
instruction permit must be accompanied by a person
or school but under an
the learner must be either a licensed
with a CDL. The person accompanying
old with 2 years of licensed
driving instructor or a person over 25 years
commercial motor vehicle.
experience driving in the same class of
waived from having to obtain a CDL:
In Wisconsin, the following people are
TRANSPARENCY E -
WAIVERS
equipped emergency vehicles.
1. Firefighters operating properly
lease, transporting agricultural
2. Farmers operating vehicles they own or
of the farm).
products or machinery (within 150 miles
vehicles they own or lease (not used in
3. Drivers operating recreational
commercial activity).
vehicle driver may possess more
Under the federal law, no commercial motor
information on commercial driver
than one driver license. States will exchange
Commercial Driver License
license applicants through the newly created
license to a person already
Information System (CDLIS) to prevent issuing a
licensed or disqualified in another state.
driver license must pass a road test
Under this new license, all applicants for a
drive. Only the license endorsements for
in the same dam of vehicle theyplan t,
vehicle carrying passengers require
driving a school bus or commercial motor
bus or passenger carrying vehicle;
that the applicant pass a road test in a school
written test. All licenses will be renewed
other endorsements just require a
abbrevi-
will be administered at renewal except an
every 4 years. No new tests
drivers and a written test for those
ated written and road test for school bus
transporting hazardous materials.
will begin January 1, 1991. All
Testing for all commercial driver licenses
will be required to take a knowledge
applicants for commercial driver licenses
knowledge tests for each endorsement and air
test; there will be additional
brakes.
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