Class A CDL Preparatory, Class B CDL Driver Training

Degrees

Courses

MODULE 1: CDL PREPARATORY

The course material presented in the Class “A” CDL Preparatory program is designed to allow the reasonably diligent student to take and pass the Commercial Driver’s License test in the student’s state of residence. The graduate will have sufficient skills and knowledge to allow employment as an entry-level Tractor Trailer Driver or Straight Truck Driver. The Training consists of a combination of classroom training, hands on training in a practice yard and hands on training on the road.

MODULE 2: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS I

The course material for Module 2: Basic Vehicle Control Skills I presented in the Class “A” CDL Preparatory program is designed to allow the reasonably diligent student to take and pass the Commercial Driver’s License test in the student’s state of residence. The course consists of a combination of classroom training, hands on training in a practice yard and hands-on training on the road. Students will practice Vehicle Inspection, straight line backing, off-set backing, alley dock, sight side parallel parking, and blind side parallel parking. Additionally, students will engage in CDL Skills Preparation. The graduate will have sufficient skills and knowledge to allow employment as an entry-level Tractor Trailer Driver or Straight Truck Driver.

MODULE 3: ROAD SKILLS

The course material presented in the Class “A” CDL preparatory program is designed to allow the reasonably diligent student to take and pass the Commercial Driver’s License test in the student’s state of residence. The graduate will have sufficient skills and knowledge to allow employment as an entry-level Tractor Trailer Driver or Straight Truck Driver. In this course, students will begin the “road” portion of their training. In a real time environment, students will be introduced to driving skills such as how to identify road/traffic hazards, how to avoid hazards and to take evasive action when needed. Students will continue to drive on local highways and identify the importance of vehicle size, road signs, traffic controls, road characteristics, uphill and downhill driving, curves, construction zones and applying Defensive driving skills.