TC 21-305-20 — Manual For The Wheeled Vehicle Operator {afman 24-306(i)}
TC 21-305-20 governs wheeled vehicle operator licensing, operation, safety, navigation, maintenance, and specialized transport activities.
- Publication number: TC 21-305-20
- Title: MANUAL FOR THE WHEELED VEHICLE OPERATOR {AFMAN 24-306(I)}
- Date: 01/12/2016
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View TC 21-305-20 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers traffic controls, operating practices, emergencies, accident reporting, hazards, land navigation, vehicle maintenance, transmissions, and convoy operations. It states that operators will be provided with at least 8 consecutive hours of rest during any 24-hour period and will not drive more than 10 hours in a duty period.
Topics covered
- Wheeled vehicle operator licensing
- Traffic controls
- Mounted land navigation
- Diesel engine procedures
- Tractor-semitrailer operation
- Dangerous and hazardous cargo
- CBRN vehicle operations
- Night vision driving
Questions and answers
How much rest must vehicle operators receive?
Operators will be provided with at least 8 consecutive hours of rest during any 24-hour period. (paragraph 3-63)
How many hours may an operator drive in a duty period?
An operator will not drive more than 10 hours in a duty period (including rest and meal breaks). (paragraph 3-63)
What should an operator do during a vehicle blowout?
An operator must use all their strength on the steering wheel to keep the vehicle moving straight ahead. (paragraph 4-2)
How can most vehicle skids be avoided?
Almost all skids can be avoided if driving slowly enough and if the operator stops, starts, and turns slowly enough on slippery surfaces. (paragraph 4-3)
How long may the starter switch be engaged when starting a diesel engine?
Never engage the starter switch for longer than ten seconds at one time. (paragraph 11-5)