Visual Search: Recognition of distracted drivers and pedestrians has been added to this training topic.

Communication: The addition of this topic includes proper eye techniques with other pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

Distracted Driving: Addition to this topic includes a discussion of using mobile phones and texting and improper cell phone regulations in the part 392 Subpart H of the FMCSR. Topics that must be included:

• Visual attention (keeping attention on the road),
• Manual Control (keeping hands on the wheel),
• Cognitive Awareness (keeping concentration on the task and safe operation of the CMV),
• Speed Management
• Space Management
• Night Operation
• Extreme Driving Conditions

Hazard Perception: Identification and recognition of potential dangers or contingencies that might arise when driving the commercial vehicle in construction/work zones are added to the training topics.

Skid Control/Recovery/Jackknifing and other emergencies: Adequate response to tire blowouts, hydroplaning and rollovers of the commercial vehicle are added to the training topic. The updated instruction must include a review of unsafe acts and the role acts play in the contingency or the emergency.

Railroad Highway Grade Crossing: Recognition of potential dangers and appropriate safety procedures at highway - railroad grade crossings are to be potentially added. The instruction generally includes:

• An overview of federal and state crossing regulations,
• Obstructed view conditions,
• Crossing Environments,
• Clearance around the Tracks,
• Rail signs and signals,

The instruction must also address emergency notification systems when it comes to unsafe obstructions like unsafe vehicles on the railroad or the railway tracks.

This section addresses the importance of understanding the combination of tractor-trailers or other commercial vehicles, and their system and subsystem to verify and confirm the vehicle inspection, operation, and maintenance as these issues have an impact on both operational efficiency and highway safety. The requisite training topics about what is new are as follows:

• Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
• Roadside Inspections
• Items that must be added include:

Documentation of Cargo: Recognition of any theft of the cargo must be added to the following training modules.

Conventional Adherence to environmental issues: Necessary recognition of environmental issues and hazards in regards to load and operation of commercial motor vehicles must be carefully observed by the instructor. Students are also made according to the recent ELDT mandates that federal, state, country, or city requirements are also to be added to the training topic.

Hours of Service Requirements: Discussion of various industry-specific exceptions and exemptions must be added to this training topic. Also, students must be instructed on the completion of both paper and electronic records of the duty status.

• An overview of federal and state crossing regulations,
• Obstructed view conditions,
• Crossing Environments,
• Clearance around the Tracks,
• Rail signs and signals,
• The instruction must also address emergency notification systems when it comes to unsafe
• obstructions like unsafe vehicles on the railroad or the railway tracks.