Okla. Admin. Code § 670:15-33-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 670:15-33-9 - Prescribed course of study

(a) A prescribed course of study commercial truck driver training shall be designed to develop knowledge of those provisions of the Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, other laws of this state, and federal laws and regulations relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles; acceptance of personal responsibility in traffic; appreciation of the causes, seriousness, and consequences of traffic collisions; and to develop the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of motor vehicles. In addition, each course of study shall meet the minimum training requirements, as found in 49 CFR, Part 380 :

(1) Commercial truck driver curriculum for entry-level instruction for novice truck drivers, including but not limited to:

(A) Section 1 - Basic Operations

(i) Unit 1.1 - Orientation

(ii) Unit 1.2 - Control systems

(iii) Unit 1.3 - Vehicle inspection

(iv) Unit 1.4 - Basic control

(v) Unit 1.5 - Shifting

(vi) Unit 1.6 - Backing

(vii) Unit 1.7 - Coupling and uncoupling

(viii) Unit 1.8 - Proficiency development

(B) Section 2 - Safe Operating Practices

(i) Unit 2.1 - Visual search

(ii) Unit 2.2 - Communication

(iii) Unit 2.3 - Speed management

(iv) Unit 2.4 - Space management

(v) Unit 2.5 - Night operations

(vi) Unit 2.6 - Extreme driving conditions

(vii) Unit 2.7 - Proficiency development

(C) Section 3 - Advanced Operating Procedures

(i) Unit 3.1 - Hazard perception

(ii) Unit 3.2 - Emergency maneuvers

(iii) Unit 3.3 - Skid control and recovery

(iv) Unit 3.4 - Special situations

(D) Section 4 - Vehicle Maintenance

(i) Unit 4.1 - Vehicle systems

(ii) Unit 4.2 - Preventative maintenance and servicing

(iii) Unit 4.3 - Diagnosing malfunctions

(E) Section 5 - Non-Driving Activities

(i) Unit 5.1 - Handling cargo

(ii) Unit 5.2 - Hours of service

(iii) Unit 5.3 - Crash procedures

(iv) Unit 5.4 - Trip planning

(v) Unit 5.5 - Miscellaneous topics

(2) Commercial truck driver curriculum for refresher instruction for experienced truck drivers that currently hold a commercial driver license, including but not limited to:

(A) Introduction

(B) Defensive driving tactics

(C) Uniform Vehicle Code (Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes)

(D) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 49 C.F.R., Parts 383 and 390 through 399

(E) Techniques of first aid (Instructor must have valid First Aid Instructor's Card)

(F) Driver attitude

(G) Fire prevention and fire fighting

(H) Map reading and routing

(I) Credentials, including:

(i) Cab cards

(ii) Port of entry

(iii) Size and weights permits

(iv) Elective of cargo handling

(J) Training in preparation for the written and skills examinations.

(b) On or after February 7, 2022, commercial driver license holders must be in compliance with the provisions of 49 CFR 380.600 subpart F-Entry Level Driver Training Requirements and meet the curriculum requirements set forth in appendices A through E of part 380(f), prior to completing the required knowledge examination.

(c) On or after February 7, 2022, commercial driver license holders must complete the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training Curriculum, CFR 49 part 380 Appendix E-Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training Curriculum prior to completing the required knowledge examination.

Okla. Admin. Code § 670:15-33-9

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 8/25/2024