Traffic Accident Avoidance – Trailer Use
TAA511 – 8.00 Hours
Schedule
Price shown is for commissioned Texas peace officers or non-commissioned personnel employed by a Texas law enforcement agency. Additional fees will apply for out of state and others.
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/25 – 01/09/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 19 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 02/27/25 – 02/27/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 20 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 03/27/25 – 03/27/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 21 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 04/24/25 – 04/24/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 22 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 05/22/25 – 05/22/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 23 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 06/26/25 – 06/26/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 24 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 07/10/25 – 07/10/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 25 | $310.00 | Register | |
| 08/28/25 – 08/28/25 | Bryan, TX | LS TAA511 26 | $310.00 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
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.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (front and back copy)
Please upload a copy of your prerequisite requirements within 48 hours of registration to your MyTEEX Student Portal. If you are unable to upload the documents you can email them to [email protected]. The preferred document naming convention is “Last Name, First Name – Document.”
Participants will be contacted via email to confirm approval and admittance into the course.
Course Completion Requirements
Participant Must Provide
- A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guideline
- Must be capable of operating a motor vehicle under moderately stressful conditions.
- Bring a vehicle and 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 participants may share one vehicle during the class.
Note: This class is not intended for tractor-trailer combinations.
Attendance Requirements
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 100% 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.
In some cases, make-up work will not be available (due to equipment/facility needs and/or safety/teamwork components or activity setup/facilitation/requirements).
Participants in a TCOLE credit eligible course must complete the class in its entirety to receive a TEEX Certificate of Completion and be reported for TCOLE credit.
If you have additional questions, please refer to the TEEX Participant Handbook.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Kinetic energy / inertia
- Methods of braking
- Methods of trailer backing
- Proficiency exercises
- Proper driving attitude
- Proper steering
- Risk management concerns
- Vehicle and trailer control
- Vehicle and trailer dynamics
- Vehicle and trailer inspection
Suggested Audience
- Public works employees or employees who drive a company vehicle and tow a trailer
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.
- 8.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Contact Information
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]
Payment Info
- Credit Card – Complete online registration or call (979) 845-6677
- Purchase Order – Complete registration form and send to [email protected] or fax to (979) 862-2788
- Check – Complete registration form and mail to: TEEX – LAW, P.O. Box 40006, College Station, TX 77842