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The Championships

The Championships program providies professional truck drivers the opportunity to demonstrate their what

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  1. Exceptional driving skill
  2. knowledge
  3. 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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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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The Championships

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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  1. trucking industry
  2. safety
  3. security
  4. health and wellness
  5. driving rules and regulations
  6. first aid measures
  7. fire safety

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3/25/24 Practice Test

When was the first national Rodeo held? PG 2 Facts for Drivers study guide
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1957

1935

1947

1937

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1937

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4/22/24 Practice Test

When was the first national Rodeo held?

1935

1937

1947

1957

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1937

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