Overview:

• Helps drivers realize that routine inspections are essential to preventing breakdowns, out-of-service delays, and crashes
• Covers important information drivers need to know:
  • Required and recommended inspections
  • Standard procedure for conducting inspections
  • The driver's vehicle inspection report (DVIR)
  • The importance of performing daily pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

This program covers a critical safety topic in 12 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) 12-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 – Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training.
  • Hazard Perception Challenge Question – The video opens with an inspection scenario.
  • Introduction – Explains that CMV drivers are responsible for conducting thorough pre-trip, on-the-road, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Pre-Trip Inspection – Reviews a seven-step vehicle inspection process and emphasizes that drivers should conduct their inspections the same way every time so they don't miss anything.
  • On-The-Road and Post-Trip Inspections – Reminds drivers about the requirements to conduct on-the-road and post-trip vehicle inspections, including filling out a driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).
  • Conclusion – Emphasizes the critical need to conduct thorough vehicle inspections and to complete accurate and legible DVIRs.
  • Hazard Perception Challenge Answer – The video closes with an inspection scenario.
• Review – Provides a quick way to refresh memory on key points of the program to better aid retention.
• Commentary – Additional interviews of industry professionals.
• Quiz – 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Message for Management – Gives introduction to the training program and topic for trainers/management.
• Previews – Offers a sneak peek at a related training program.

Producer: J.J.Keller