Overview:

• Provides step-by-step procedures for:
  • Safe coupling and uncoupling of singles
  • An overview for coupling and uncoupling doubles
• Emphasizes areas where most coupling and uncoupling problems occur
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

When starting or ending a run, it may be tempting for drivers to think nothing can happen. That's a big mistake. Coupling and uncoupling incidents can be devastating. Drivers must stay aware and take a few extra - yet critical - precautions when hooking up or unhooking their rigs.

This program covers a critical safety topic in 22 minutes and keeps your drivers' attention with dramatic footage, dynamic graphics, 3-D animation, hazard perception challenge scenarios, and "Road Wise" commentary from seasoned transport pros.

Program Components

• (1) 22-Minute DVD- Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer Bulletin - Provides background info on the topic covered and gives a brief overview of the video. Also includes a 5-question quiz and handout exercise for drivers.
• (11) Driver Skill Cards - Recap key points from the training program and include receipts for you and the driver to document training.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program – Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections – Access chapters by topic.
  • Hazard Perception Challenge – The video opens with an uncoupling scenario.
  • Introduction – Explains that coupling & uncoupling errors are 100% preventable, that there's no excuse for a trained driver to make a mistake if they follow a step-by-step process that every CMV driver is required to know.
  • Coupling Guidelines – Reviews in detail a basic 16-step process and recommends following it (or a similar process), so that no critical point is missed.
  • Uncoupling – Reviews the 12 basic steps for the uncoupling process.
  • Coupling Twin Trailers – Reviews the 5 key steps to coupling twin trailers.
  • Uncoupling Twin Trailers – Discusses that uncoupling a twin trailer is virtually the same as uncoupling a single tractor-trailer, with a few exceptions, and how to do so.
  • Conclusion – Emphasizes that coupling & uncoupling are things a CMV driver should know so well they can do them automatically, while acknowledging the process is so critical that drivers need to think about each step along the way.
  • Hazard Perception Challenge Answer – The video closes with an uncoupling scenario.
• Quick Review – Provides a quick way to refresh memory on key points of the program to better aid retention.
• Coupling Checklist – Increases understanding and retention for coupling.
• Uncoupling Checklist – Increases understanding and retention for uncoupling.
• Coupling & Uncoupling Twin Trailers Checklist – Increases understanding and retention for twin trailers.
• Commentary – Offers additional interviews by industry professionals.
• Bonus Hazard Perception Challenges (3) – Sharpens trainees’ skills learned in the video.
• Quiz – 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Safety in the Yard – Gives drivers specific tips for avoiding crashes and incidents when maneuvering in a yard or lot.

Producer: J.J. Keller