Last year, more than 5,000 people died in collisions with large trucks; 74% of those killed were in passenger vehicles and 10% were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists. Professional truck drivers have a tremendous responsibility for keeping the highways safe for others. The National Safety Council’s Professional Truck Driver Defensive Driving Course gives them the tools to carry out this responsibility. Since DDC-PTD was first introduced in 1986, thousands of professional truck drivers have taken it and made a difference on our roads. Our experience and proven training techniques set us apart from other driver training providers.

TRNS 1005 Truck Driver Improvement

Professional truck drivers are involved in fewer collisions than other motorists, but collisions involving trucks are far more deadly and costly.  DDC-PTD gives truck drivers defensive driving techniques that help them avoid collisions and violations. This 8 hour course uses the National Safety Council’s curriculum and is approved as a professional truck driver defensive driving clinic by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. It focuses on personal responsibility and the consequences of the driving decisions we make.

Topics Include

• The most common causes of truck-related collisions
        - and how to avoid them

• The DDC Collision Prevention Formula

• Setting safety standards and protecting other motorists

• The unique challenges of driving large vehicles

• Managing lanes safely

• Dealing with uncontrollable driving conditions and hazards

Instructor

Instructor Bob Ross is certified by the National Safety Council.  Certified National Safety Council instructors provide valuable information and safe driving tips that will benefit even the most experienced drivers.

Cost

$60.00

Course Start Dates

The program runs on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*Participants must attend the entire session and pass the test to qualify for the certificate that is presented to DMV.

Registration/More Information

For both the informational flier and the registration form click here, then follow the instructions on the registration form to register for the class.

Class Schedule

There are no classes scheduled at this time.

Location

Tidewater Community College’s Norfolk Campus
300 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Martin Building, 5th Floor, Room 2502.