Safer Driving is a continuous journey, and we look forward to sharing the ride with you!
Need assistance or have a safety portal question?
Email:
safetyportal@thornvalleysafety.com
Phone:
(844) 488-8870 option 2
Online Learning Portal
General Safer Driving Courses
What is Safer Driving
Important keys to heading down a safer road! Including: how to take responsibility, avoid hazards and keep a good attitude throughout your trip.
The Professional Driver
We have defensive driving tips to help keep you up to date on laws and regulations regarding rest, seat belt use, mirror adjusting and much more.
Non-Regulated Vehicle Courses
Small Vehicle Fleet Safety #1
- What is a “Non-Regulated”
- General Driver Safety
- Inspection, Repair & Maintenance
Small Vehicle Fleet Safety #2
- Speed, Space Management
- Following Distance
- Backing
15 Passenger Van Safety
- Unique Vehicle Characteristics
- Rollovers
- Passenger disbursement
DOT Regulated Drivers & Vehicles
Driver Fitness
- Qualification & Licensing
- Reporting Requirements
- DOT Medical and Drug & Alcohol Requirements
Following & Stopping Distance
- Calculating Total Stopping Distance
- Measuring Following Time
- Accounting for Vehicle Size & Weight
Hazard Recognition #1
- Inclement Weather
- Mountain Driving
- Safely Descending Downgrades
Cargo Securement #1 - Dry Vans
- Weight Distribution
- Load Limit Requirements
- Examples
Fatigue Management
- Hours of Service, ELD & Driver Logs
- Health & Fitness
- Sleep Apnea & BMI
Speed & Space Management
- Adverse Weather
- Managing Reduced Visibility
- Adjusting to Changing Conditions
Hazard Recognition #2
- Driving in Traffic
- Lane Changes, Merging & Passing
- Interstates and Ramps
Cargo Securement #2 - Flatbeds
- Weight Distribution
- Load Limit Requirements
- Examples
CSA
- Roadside Inspection
- Safety Measurement System & Pre-Employment Screening Program
Crash Preventability
- Fault vs. Preventability
- Preventability Determination
- DataQs Preventability Challenges
Hazard Recognition #3
- Night Driving
- City Driving
- Destination & Arrival Preparedness
Trip Planning
- Essential Planning Tools
- GPS Pros & Cons
- Routing – Origin to Destination
Driver Resources
Fleet Manager Resources
Get in Touch
844.477.8870
home Office
10050 Innovation Dr, Suite 340
Miamisburg, OH 45342
