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.

DPSST Skid Avoidance training utilizes an economy class Freightliner tractor with skid carriages attached to the vehicle frame. The carriages allow the instructor to preset the vehicle to simulate the different types of skids a driver may encounter. The drive portion of this course places into practice experiencing the different type of skids and identifying the cause of the skids. With proper eye placement, shuffle steering, and braking, students will be able to prevent the phenomena.

Agencies can sign up for multiple sessions starting 5/7/25 to 5/10/25. Sessions occur in one-hour blocks between 8 am with the last session at 5pm with a break from 12-1pm. Saturday hours are 8 Am to 3 PM

For questions, contact Michael Bozeman at 541-303-3303 or

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