--- description: Our Washington, DC truck accident lawyers have more than 85 years of experience. Contact us to see what we can do for your accident caused by an inexperienced driver. title: Inexperienced Drivers | DC Truck Accident Lawyers canonical: https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes/inexperienced-drivers/ date_modified: 2024-09-05T17:10:51+00:00 practice_area: truck-accident --- - Inexperienced Drivers | DC Truck Accident Lawyers # Inexperienced Drivers [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » [Washington DC Truck Accident Lawyer](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/) » [Common Causes Of Truck Accidents](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes/) » Inexperienced Drivers What's On This Page View All Practice Areas Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf. "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Name* Last Email** Phone*Are you a new client?*Are you a new client? *Yes, I'm a potential new client.No, I'm a current existing client.I'm neitherCase TypeCase TypeMotor Vehicle AccidentSlip & FallAssaultMedical MalpracticeAbuseWork InjuryOtherWere You at Fault?Were You At Fault?NoYesUnknownWhere Did The Incident Occur?Where Did The Incident Occur?Washington, D.C.VirginiaMarylandOtherDid The Accident Occur In the Last Two Years?Did The Accident Occur In the Last Two Years?YesNoShare Brief Description of the Incident* Send # Truck Accidents as a Result of Truck Driver Training ## Washington, DC Truck Accident Attorneys Overall, truck drivers are some of the best drivers on the road. This is due, in part, to their extensive training and driving experience. All commercial drivers must go through rigorous training just to obtain their basic commercial driver’s license (CDL). After that, many drivers have even more, specialized training which allows them to drive certain types and sizes of vehicles and haul certain types of cargo. Trucking companies are required to hire properly trained drivers and match qualified drivers to the vehicles they have the training to operate. Unfortunately, many trucking companies do not [obey the law](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-regulations/) and put under-trained drivers behind the wheels of dangerous big rigs. ## Training & Inexperienced Drivers Operating a semi-tractor trailer truck is complicated. It requires knowledge and practice. Training is not limited to driving, but also to important areas such as [proper loading](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes/improperly-loaded-cargo/), inspection, and trouble shooting. **Drivers must learn the following skills:** Control and maneuver their vehicles - Avoid accidents - Recognize and respond to hazards - Balance their loads - Secure their loads - Park properly - Couple and uncouple their vehicles - Inspect their vehicles - Interact with traffic These are just some of the skills which must be learned before earning a basic CDL. ### Advanced Training A basic CDL does not mean that a driver can drive any and every type of commercial vehicle. **The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires further licensing, called endorsements, for commercial drivers who:** - Drive trucks with double or triple trailers - Drive tanker trucks - Haul hazardous materials To obtain these special endorsements, drivers must undergo further training and pass rigorous written and driving tests. ### Company Responsibility Trucking companies have a legal responsibility to hire drivers with a valid CDL and to only use drivers in the capacity for which they are trained and licensed. Their drivers must pass a road test in the type of vehicle which they will be operating. Trucking companies are required to keep extensive records regarding the training and licensing their drivers hold. **At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., we have the experience to investigate your accident and determine if inadequate driver training may have been a contributing factor. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a [truck accident](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/), please call our skilled Washington, DC truck accident lawyers. [Contact us](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/contact-us/) today to request a free case consultation.** ![Main CSCS Video - Thumb 1](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1.png) Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf. [Free Case Evaluation](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/contact-us/) Visit Us in Person 1232 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036 The personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. serve the entire Washington, D.C. metro area, including [Virginia](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/virginia-personal-injury-attorney/) ( [Alexandria](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/alexandria-injury-lawyer/), [Arlington](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/arlington-va-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Fairfax](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/fairfax-va-personal-injury-attorney/), [Falls Church](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-falls-church-va/), [Leesburg](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-attorney-leesburg-va/), [Manassas](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-attorney-manassas-va/), [Northern Virginia](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-northern-virginia/), and [Woodbridge](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/woodbridge-va-personal-injury-lawyer/)), and [Maryland](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/maryland-personal-injury-lawyer/) ([Bethesda](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/bethesda-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Bowie](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-bowie-md/), [Frederick County](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/frederick-county-md-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Greenbelt](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-greenbelt-md/), [Hyattsville](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/hyattsville-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Laurel](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/laurel-personal-injury-attorney/), [Montgomery County](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyers-in-montgomery-county-md/), [Prince George’s County](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-prince-georges-county/), [Rockville](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-attorney-rockville-md/), [Silver Spring](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/silver-spring-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Upper Marlboro](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-upper-marlboro-md/), and [Waldorf](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/waldorf-personal-injury-lawyer/)). ```json-ld {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"LegalService","@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/#firm","name":"Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers","url":"https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","email":"publicrelations@dc-law.net","logo":"https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/new-logoBaskerville@2x.png","image":"https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cscs-firm-photo.jpg","description":"Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel is a Washington D.C. personal injury law firm with decades of experience representing accident victims throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.","foundingDate":"1969","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"},"founder":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Joseph Chaikin","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}},{"@type":"Person","name":"Ira Sherman","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}}],"employee":[{"@type":"Attorney","name":"Allan M. Siegel","jobTitle":"Founding Partner","email":"asiegel@dc-law.net","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}},{"@type":"Attorney","name":"Joseph Cammarata","jobTitle":"Founding Partner","email":"jcammarata@dc-law.net","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}}],"areaServed":[{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Washington, D.C."},{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Maryland"},{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Virginia"}],"contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","contactType":"customer service","areaServed":"US","availableLanguage":"en"},"knowsAbout":["Personal Injury Law","Motorcycle Accidents","Car Accidents","Medical Malpractice","Truck Accidents","Brain Injury Cases"],"sameAs":["https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaikin-sherman-cammarata-&-siegel/","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjeO2vc67zgjYKFqnnmP51g","https://www.facebook.com/CSCSLaw/","https://x.com/CSCSLaw"]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes/inexperienced-drivers","url":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes/inexperienced-drivers","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/#website"},"about":{"@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/#firm"}},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Truck Accidents","item":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Trucking Accident Causes","item":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Inexperienced Drivers","item":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/truck-accidents/trucking-accident-causes/inexperienced-drivers"}]}]} ```