“Class A”
Classroom – Provides 35 hours of classroom training that will prepare the student to pass the “Knowledge Test” required to obtain a Class A CDL instruction permit.
Range/Road – Provides 115 hours of practical experience and training relating to performing and passing pre-trip inspection testing, basic controls skills testing and road skills testing.
“Class B”
Classroom – Provides 25 hours of classroom training that will prepare the student to pass the “Knowledge Test” required to obtain a Class B CDL instruction permit.
Range/Road – Provides 50 hours of practical experience and training relating to performing and passing pre-trip inspection testing, basic controls skills testing and road skills testing.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this class the student will be able to master the skills necessary to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL. The student will also be able to understand and discuss the importance of safety as it relates to the operation of a semi-tractor and trailer in and around docks, shippers and consignees, in both city and/or over the road driving. The student will also be able to perform the following procedures.
o Drive and control a semi-tractor and trailer on local, city, county, and interstate roads.
o Perform vehicle inspections.
o Understand speed and space management.
o Recognize road hazards, aggressive drivers/road rage.
o Identify and avoid distracted driving and why.
o Learn about night driving, driver fatigue, extreme driving conditions, hazard perception.
o Learn about railroad crossings and how to cross them properly.
o How to handle driving emergencies and accident procedures
o Rules about alcohol and other drugs
o Map reading and trip planning.
o DOT Regulations
o Logbook and Hours of Service Regulations
o Accident reports
o Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
o Perform maneuvers, straight line, off-set backing and parallel parking.
o Master turns, ramps, lane changes, space management and uphill and downhill shifting situations
o Pass the Class A or Class B skills Test.