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The Championships program providies professional truck drivers the opportunity to demonstrate their what
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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
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Facts for Drivers
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What is an incentive for professional truck and step van drivers to perfect their craft and drive accident-free
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Championships program
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What improve the media’s and general public’s image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry.
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Championships program
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The Championships
The Truck Driving Championships influence how many drivers annually?
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Tens of thousands
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The Championships
What is one of the most visible and successful safety initiatives of the trucking industry?
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Championships Program
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The Championships
The TDC was established by the ATA in?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
____ ____ ____ ____
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observation and perception skills
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What is the overriding objective of the
Championships program
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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
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- trucking industry
- safety
- security
- health and wellness
- driving rules and regulations
- first aid measures
- fire safety
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When was the first national Rodeo held? PG 2 Facts for Drivers study guide
(5 Points)
1957
1935
1947
1937
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1937
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