Traffic Accident Avoidance - Trailer Use

Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. This course demonstrates proper driving techniques required to avoid most potential collisions. Participants are introduced to common driving hazards faced during day-to-day operation of a vehicle while towing a trailer. This course is tailored for new and experienced employees who tow trailers. All participants will experience up to six hours of actual hands-on training in this medium-stress driving school.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Traffic Accident Avoidance Course #78023.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of operating a motor vehicle under moderately stressful conditions.
• Bring a vehicle and a trailer in good working condition; preferably a vehicle commonly used to drive to and from work or during work. The vehicle and trailer must be in sound mechanical condition with no leaking fluids.
• A current motor vehicle inspection sticker
• Vehicle and trailer tires must have at least a 2/32 tread depth
• No more than two students may share one vehicle during the class

This class is not intended for tractor-trailer combinations.

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion.  During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

Participants in a TCOLE credit course must complete the class in its entirety to receive TCOLE credit. 

• Public works employees or employees who drive a company vehicle and tow a trailer

• If paying by purchase order or check, please fill out the required registration form and send to law@teex.tamu.edu or fax to (979) 862-2788.