Passenger Van Driver Safety

Duration: 12 Minutes      Language: English

Recommended For:

• Workers in all industries who are required 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.

*This lesson only covers passenger vans and not limousines or commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds.*

Topics Covered:

• Describe the characteristics of a passenger van that differentiate it from other passenger transport vehicles.
• Identify the unique safety hazards for a driver, associated with operating a passenger van.
• Recognize the importance of pre-vehicle inspections and safety steps you should take before beginning any trip.
• Identify the precautions you must take to properly load a passenger van.
• Identify driving techniques you can use to increase safety when operating a 12-15 passenger van.

Course Benefits:

• Certificate of Completion. *Valid for 1 year.
• Examination record available for employer.

Regulations:

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “15-Passenger Vans” retrieved from: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/15-passenger-vans.
• AAA Exchange, “15-Passenger Van Safety,” retrieved from https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/
• 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.