Passenger Van Driver Safety

You will learn how to recognize and minimize the hazards associated with operating a 12-15-passenger van with a combined gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds. Additionally, you will learn the importance of pre-vehicle inspection and safety steps you should take before beginning any trip.
**This lesson only covers passenger vans and not limousines or commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds.**
What does this course cover?
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Describe the characteristics of a passenger van that differentiate it from other passenger transport vehicles.
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Identify the unique hazards associated with operating a passenger van.
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Recognize the importance of pre-vehicle inspections and safety steps you should take before beginning any trip.
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Identify the precautions you must take to properly load a passenger van.
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Identify driving techniques you can use to increase safety when operating a 15-passenger van.
What are the course takeaways?
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Knowledge of passenger van hazards and safety practices.
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Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).
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Examination record available for employer.
Regulations –
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “15-Passenger Vans” retrieved from: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/15-passenger-vans
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AAA Exchange, “15-Passenger Van Safety,” retrieved from https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/passenger-van-safety/#.XWVsr-hKiUl
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Safety+Health Magazine published by National Safety Council, “The Hazards Of 15-Passenger Vans,” December 2017, retrieved from https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/16467-the-hazards-of-15-passenger-vans