Vehicle Controls

This section starts an aspiring driver on the correct path to becoming a tractor-trailer driver. This is a great course for mechanics and hostlers. We learn about the dashboard instruments, controls, and safety components.

What You Will Learn In This Unit:

This unit will introduce you to the dashboard instruments, controls, and safety components. You will learn to:

• Read gauges and instruments correctly.
• Learn the proper use of vehicle safety components including safety belts and mirrors.
• The name, location, and function of each of the primary controls including those required for steering, accelerating, shifting, braking, and parking.
• The name, location, and function of each of the secondary controls including those required for control of lights, signals, windshield wipers and washers, interior climate, engine starting and shutdown.
• The name, location, function, and the acceptable reading range of the various, gauges and instruments required to monitor vehicle and engine speed, as well as status of fuel, oil, air, cooling, exhaust, and electrical systems.
• The importance of checking the instrument panel regularly so that you can spot problems early.

Lesson: Vehicle Controls/Dashboard

This unit will introduce you to the dashboard instruments, controls, and safety components.

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This is a sample course from our training library. You're welcome to view the course for personal use. Drivers of member fleets will receive a certificate after completing the online course. Please sign into your account to take an assignment. A certificate will be delivered electronically to your driver qualification file.