Module 7 - CDL - Commercial Driver's License Program - LibGuides at Miami Dade College Learning Resources

The student will be able to perform vehicle maintenance and servicing procedures by:

Placing the transmission in neutral before starting the engine.
Starting, warming up, and shutting down the engine, according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Building full pressure (120-140 PSI) in air tanks or to governed cut-out.
Testing parking brake and service brake before moving/driving the vehicle.
Coordinating the use of accelerator and clutch to achieve smooth acceleration and avoiding clutch abuse, if applicable.
Maintaining proper engine RPM while driving, if applicable.
Properly modulating air brakes to bring the vehicle to a smooth stop.
Properly shifting up and down through all gears using the clutch, if applicable.
Double clutching non-synchronized transmissions and time shifting for smooth and fuel-efficient performance, if applicable.
Selecting proper gear for speed and highway conditions, if applicable.

Right and Left turn accidents

FLORIDA WIDE RIGHT TURN TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Unfortunately, because of the size and weight of large trucks, truck accidents usually result in severe injuries or death. According to the NSC, in 2019, 118,000 large trucks were involved in accidents resulting in an injury. In the same year, the NSC estimates that over 5,000 people died in large-truck crashes. One common type of truck accident that results in severe injuries and even death occurs when a truck driver makes a wide right turn. Often, wide turn truck accidents occur because of negligence. Nevertheless, there are times when a third party can be held liable for a wide right-turn truck accident.

Read on to learn more about wide turn truck accidents.