Maricopa Community Colleges  TTD103   19886-19946 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
TTD103 19886-19946 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Tractor-Trailer Driving III
Techniques for night operation and winter, hot weather, and mountain driving conditions. Includes hazard recognition, emergency maneuvers, and control and recovery. Includes function and operation of all key vehicle systems, diagnosing and reporting of malfunctions to service personnel. Prerequisites: Must meet pre-qualifying requirements of the industry. Corequisites: TTD 101, TTD 102, TTD 104 and TTD 105.
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TTD103   19886-19946 Tractor-Trailer Driving III
1. State laws concerning the use of headlights and other vehicle lights. (I)
2. Review procedures required to prepare for safe operation in winter driving conditions. (II)
3. Describe hazards that are unique to winter weather, hot weather and mountain driving conditions and explain necessary safety measures. (II)
4. Given various situations involving potential hazards, identify the hazard and describe defensive or evasive actions. (III)
5. Describe techniques for emergency braking, evasive action, and correctresponses to other emergencies. (IV)
6. Describe the special precautions required for emergency stops. (V)
7. Cite causes of skidding and jack-knifing and describe procedures for avoiding and recovering from skids and jack-knives. (VI)
8. Locate and describe the functions and operation of all vehicle systems and system components. (VII)
9. Explain the importance of each vehicle system to safety and efficient operation. (VII)
10. Identify vehicle systems or components that are functioning properly, in imminent danger of failing, or functioning improperly. (VIII)
11. Describe symptoms of improper operation completely and accurately to maintenance personnel. (VIII)
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TTD103   19886-19946 Tractor-Trailer Driving III
    I. Night Operation
        A. "Coaching the Professional Truck Driver-Special Hazards"
        B. Driver Factors
          1. Vision
          2. Glare
          3. Fatigue
          4. Driver Inexperience
        C. Roadway Factors
          1. Low Illumination
          2. Variation in Illumination
          3. Familiarity With Roads
          4. Other Road Users
          5. Drunk Drivers
        D. Vehicle Factors
          1. Headlights
          2. Auxiliary Lights
          3. Turn signals
          4. Windshields
          5. Mirrors
      II. Extreme Driving Conditions
          A. "Winter Truck Driving Safety"
            1. Techniques That Work
            2. Cold Weather Starting
            3. Seeing and Being Seen
            4. Importance of Chains
            5. When to Use Chains
            6. Steps to Mounting Chains
            7. Traction Tips
            8. Anticipating Conditions
            9. Preventing a Jack-Knife
            10. Proper Steering
            11. Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
            12. Protective Clothing and Supplies
            13. Pre-Trip Check List
            14. Knowing When to Shut Down and Wait It Out
          B. Hot Weather
            1. Vehicle Inspection
            2. Driving in Desert Conditions
          C. Mountain Driving
            1. Gravity
            2. Mountain Pre-Inspection
            3. Operating on Upgrades
            4. Operating on Downgrades
            5. Auxiliary Brakes (Speed Retarders)
            6. Truck Escape Ramps
        III. Hazard Perception
            A. Importance of Hazard Perception
              1. What is a Hazard
              2. Role of Hazard Perception
              3. Method of Hazard Perception
              4. Learning Hazard Perception
              5. Source of Clues
            B. Road Characteristics
              1. Nature of Problem
              2. Surface Conditions
              3. Shape and Contour
            C. "Coaching The Professional Truck Driver"
              1. Highway Driving
              2. Rural Areas
              3. City Driving
            D. Road User Characteristics
              1. Obstructed Vision
              2. Distracted, Confused, and Impatient Drivers
              3. Low Speed
              4. Drunk Driver's Impairment
          IV. Emergency Maneuvers
              A. Role of Emergency Maneuvers
              B. Off-Road Recovery
            V. Parking and Positoning in an Emergency
                A. Parking Only Off-Roadway
                  1. Get Equipment Completely Off Roadway
                  2. "Moth Effect"
                B. Stopping Only in Emergencies
                C. Parking in Rest Areas
                D. Use of Markers for Emergency Awareness
                  1. Flashers
                  2. Flares
                  3. Properly Setting Triangles
                E. Illegal to Stop Unless an Emergency
              VI. Skid Control and Recovery
                  A. Role of Skidding in Accidents
                  B. Skid Dynamics
                    1. Friction (Traction)
                    2. Wheel Load
                    3. Force of Motion
                    4. Skids While Braking, Turning, and Accelerating
                    5. Preventing Skids
                  C. Tractor-Trailer Skids
                    1. Trailer Jack-Knife
                    2. Tractor Jack-Knife
                    3. Front Wheel Skid
                    4. All Wheel Skids
                    5. Summary of Skid Prevention
                    6. Anti-Jack-Knife Device
                VII. Vehicle Systems
                    A. Frame, Suspension Systems, and Axles
                    B. Engines
                    C. Fuel Systems
                    D. Air Intake and Exhaust Systems
                    E. Lubrication Systems
                    F. Cooling Systems
                    G. Electrical Systems
                    H. Drive Trains
                    I. Brake Systems
                    J. Wheels, Bearings, Rims, and Tires
                    K. Steering Systems
                    L. Coupling Systems
                  VIII. Diagnosing and Reporting Malfunctions
                      A. Importance of Troubleshooting and Reporting
                        1. Driver Awareness
                        2. Early Detection of Malfunction
                        3. Driver Responsibility
                        4. Mechanics Responsibility
                        5. Driver and Mechanic Joint Responsibility
                      B. Troubleshooting
                        1. Knowledge of the Vehicle
                        2. Detection of Symptoms
                        3. Troubleshooting Guide
                      C. Reporting Requirements
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