2 The Championships Flashcards
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The Championships
The Championships program providies professional truck drivers the opportunity to demonstrate their what
(3)
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- Exceptional driving skill
- knowledge
- professionalism
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Given that this_____ _____ ____ is used as a primary study guide by those competing in Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships
Facts for Drivers
What is an incentive for professional truck and step van drivers to perfect their craft and drive accident-free
Championships program
What improve the media’s and general public’s image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry.
Championships program
The Championships
The Truck Driving Championships influence how many drivers annually?
Tens of thousands
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What is one of the most visible and successful safety initiatives of the trucking industry?
Championships Program
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The Championships
The TDC was established by the ATA in?
1937
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The Championships
What is used as a primary study guide by those competing in Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.
Facts For Drivers
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The Championships
What assesses a contestant’s overall professionalism, work ethic, customer service approch, commitment to safety and security, and veiw of the industry and profession
Personal Interveiw
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The Championships
What test each contestant’s abilty to successfully maneuver a vehicle through six course problems designed to simulate the driving obstacles faced by professional drivers in everyday operations, such as parking, backing, maneuvering through tight spots, and other typical challenges.
Skills Test
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The Championships
Basic ____ ____ ____ are useful for any driver who desires to improve his or her ability to handle any type of vehicle in a confined space and hone his observation and perception skills
driving skills tests
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Basic driving skills tests are useful for any driver who desires to improve his or her ability to handle any type of vehicle in a confined space and hone his
____ ____ ____ ____
observation and perception skills
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The Championships
What is the overriding objective of the
Championships program
(2)
1) to provide an incentive for professional truck and step van drivers to perfect their crafts and drive accident-free
2) to improve the media’s and general public’s image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry
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The Championships
Written examination test a contestant’s general knowledge of
(7)
- trucking industry
- safety
- security
- health and wellness
- driving rules and regulations
- first aid measures
- fire safety
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