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InstituteEnglishFleet SafetyDefensive drivingCMV drivingFocus AreaUnauthorized passengersWhats Wrong with this Picture AnswersAnalysisTransportationUSA

CMV Driving: Defensive Driving Answers

  1. The hitchhiker on the side of the road could be a visual distraction for the driver. Your driver’s attention might be diverted from noticing the sign for the upcoming curve or from being aware of oncoming traffic. The driver needs to be careful that this pedestrian stays on the shoulder and does not attempt to cross into traffic.
    If a driver is compelled to stop for a hitchhiker, he or she is violating the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The regulations are very clear on who is allowed in commercial motor vehicles. According to §392.60:
    • A passenger, who is from outside the company, must have written permission listing his or her name, the starting and ending point of the trip, and the date the authorization expires. This means a spouse, child, or friend could accompany your driver if the organization approves.
    • Individuals who are currently employed or assigned to help with the load by the motor carrier are not required to have written permission to be transported.
    • Persons who are rendered assistance due to an accident or other emergency do not need authorization to ride in the vehicle.
    From the photo, it does not appear to be an accident or emergency that requires your driver to render assistance.
  2. The sedan is crossing the center line as it is going around the curve. Your driver needs to watch this car very closely. What should your driver’s response be? He or she could:
    • Slow down, waiting and anticipating the driver’s next move; and/or
    • Use the horn to alert the car’s driver that he or she is veering into the other lane.
    Most commercial drivers are trained to slow down and go to the right in the event oncoming traffic crosses the center line. The driver will need to overcome this almost automatic response and employ a different defensive driving technique because of the hitchhiker’s positioning. Slow down and brake!
  3. If the driver of the passenger vehicle appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it could warrant a call to law enforcement or the Highway Watch® information sharing hotline, if your carrier participates. If the driver of the sedan is ill or injured and unable to control the vehicle, your driver should be prepared to call 911 and, depending on your company policy, render first-aid.
  4. The sign for the very sharp curve does not have a posted speed limit. In addition, a very sharp curve creates the inability to see around the curve to know what is coming toward you. The driver will need to make a speed adjustment.
  5. This rural setting is conducive to long grass. This vegetation is a perfect hiding place for deer, dogs, and even off-road recreational equipment that might spring up out of a ditch.
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InstituteEnglishFleet SafetyDefensive drivingCMV drivingFocus AreaUnauthorized passengersWhats Wrong with this Picture AnswersAnalysisTransportationUSA

CMV Driving: Defensive Driving Answers

InstituteEnglishFleet SafetyDefensive drivingCMV drivingFocus AreaUnauthorized passengersWhats Wrong with this Picture AnswersAnalysisTransportationUSA
  1. The hitchhiker on the side of the road could be a visual distraction for the driver. Your driver’s attention might be diverted from noticing the sign for the upcoming curve or from being aware of oncoming traffic. The driver needs to be careful that this pedestrian stays on the shoulder and does not attempt to cross into traffic.
    If a driver is compelled to stop for a hitchhiker, he or she is violating the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The regulations are very clear on who is allowed in commercial motor vehicles. According to §392.60:
    • A passenger, who is from outside the company, must have written permission listing his or her name, the starting and ending point of the trip, and the date the authorization expires. This means a spouse, child, or friend could accompany your driver if the organization approves.
    • Individuals who are currently employed or assigned to help with the load by the motor carrier are not required to have written permission to be transported.
    • Persons who are rendered assistance due to an accident or other emergency do not need authorization to ride in the vehicle.
    From the photo, it does not appear to be an accident or emergency that requires your driver to render assistance.
  2. The sedan is crossing the center line as it is going around the curve. Your driver needs to watch this car very closely. What should your driver’s response be? He or she could:
    • Slow down, waiting and anticipating the driver’s next move; and/or
    • Use the horn to alert the car’s driver that he or she is veering into the other lane.
    Most commercial drivers are trained to slow down and go to the right in the event oncoming traffic crosses the center line. The driver will need to overcome this almost automatic response and employ a different defensive driving technique because of the hitchhiker’s positioning. Slow down and brake!
  3. If the driver of the passenger vehicle appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it could warrant a call to law enforcement or the Highway Watch® information sharing hotline, if your carrier participates. If the driver of the sedan is ill or injured and unable to control the vehicle, your driver should be prepared to call 911 and, depending on your company policy, render first-aid.
  4. The sign for the very sharp curve does not have a posted speed limit. In addition, a very sharp curve creates the inability to see around the curve to know what is coming toward you. The driver will need to make a speed adjustment.
  5. This rural setting is conducive to long grass. This vegetation is a perfect hiding place for deer, dogs, and even off-road recreational equipment that might spring up out of a ditch.
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