DESL 1290 - CDL Pre-Permit

1.0 Credits

Students prepare for state official exams for a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). Students explore the various areas of the general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle portions of the exam. Students must pass these tests in order to obtain the Commercial Learner’s Permits: Class A or Class B. Students are introduced to commercial vehicles, safety regulations, and vehicle inspections and will identify the license that fits with their desired job goal.

Prerequisites: Students must hold a valid driver’s license. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency. Students taking the ESL Accuplacer test must obtain a score of 70 or above in Reading and 86 or above in Listening prior to taking this course.

Lecture Hours: 1.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Apply knowledge to situations about safe vehicle operation.
Apply knowledge about air brake systems and the operation of air brakes.
Apply knowledge about driving combination vehicles.
Summarize the process of inspections on trucks or trailers.

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