Hazards of Changing Lanes – Light Commercial Vehicles

Any time a driver changes position in the flow of traffic with a commercial vehicle, whether passing other vehicles, merging or exiting roadways, the chances of a mishap increase.

This online Hazards of Changing Lanes for Light Commercial Vehicles course is designed to help drivers become aware of safe, professional maneuvering techniques to apply when they are on the road.

After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of:

• How to keep a “cushion of safety” around your light commercial vehicle
• Effective passing techniques
• The best ways to merge onto and exit freeways
• Strategies for overcoming your impulse to improperly change lanes

This online Hazards of Changing Lanes for Light Commercial Vehicles course covers the following topics:

• Using a cushion of safety
• Passing
• Merging
• Exiting
• Activity: strategies
• Conclusion

Approximately 15 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.