Skid Truck Training: Hands-On Only(Complete Virtual Class Prior to Arrival)

REQUIRED: COMPLETE VIDEOS 1 & 2 PRIOR TO YOUR HANDS-ON TRAINING DATE. To access the video links please contact your department training officer.

Complete Part 1 and 2 prior to your arrival at DPSST.

What exactly is a Skid Truck? The Skid Truck is a semi-truck that has been modified with a set of “training wheels” that are controlled from within the vehicle. The Skid Truck system uses hydraulic rams and casters to lift the truck just enough to limit the normal traction and simulate driving on wet pavement, snow, ice, etc. With this system, DPSST is able to teach drivers how to stay calm while employing techniques that keep the driver in control when navigating hazardous conditions.

Through the use of two separate Skid Trucks, one stationary truck in Salem and one traveling tractor trailer that brings the class to all corners of Oregon, DPSST is able to offer a comprehensive driver development course. The curriculum consists of a classroom portion that covers material ranging from vehicle dynamics to proper braking techniques and overall stability, in addition to hands-on training in the Skid Truck unit.

For questions, contact Rick Cooper at 503-559-7353 or [email protected].

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