Advanced Risk Avoidance and Post-Collision Protocol (ARAPP)

Course Overview
Professional CDL drivers operate under a higher legal and ethical standard — every decision made on the road carries weight. The Advanced Risk Avoidance and Post-Collision Protocol (ARAPP) course prepares commercial drivers to prevent high-risk situations, manage legal exposure, and respond with confidence and professionalism after a serious incident.

This course combines advanced defensive driving principles with critical legal and procedural training. Drivers learn how to anticipate hazards, document incidents correctly, and protect themselves and their carriers from legal liability. From inspection documentation to fatigue management, ARAPP provides the essential knowledge every CDL holder needs to maintain safety, compliance, and credibility in high-stakes scenarios.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal responsibilities of CDL holders and the heightened standard of care applied in crash investigations.

• Use Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections (DVIRs) as legal protection and proof of vehicle safety compliance.

• Follow professional witness and scene management protocols, including evidence collection and communication with authorities.

• Apply Hours-of-Service (HOS) and fatigue management strategies to reduce the risk of preventable accidents.

• Recognize how negligence, documentation errors, or fatigue can impact liability and career standing.

Why It Matters
After a collision, every second and every word counts. Law enforcement, investigators, and attorneys will examine not only what happened — but how the driver prepared, reacted, and documented the event. ARAPP empowers CDL professionals to act decisively, communicate effectively, and protect their license, reputation, and livelihood.

Course Format

• Duration: 2–3 hours (self-paced online or instructor-led)

• Modules:

  1. Legal Burden of the CDL Holder

  2. Pre-Trip / Post-Trip Inspection as Legal Defense

  3. Witness Management and Documentation

  4. Fatigue Management and Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance

• Certification: Compass CDL Certificate of Completion – ARAPP

Ideal For

• CDL Class A/B drivers focused on legal and safety compliance

• Fleet operators, trainers, and safety managers

• Drivers seeking professional-level risk and liability management training