DESL 1295 - CDL Laws and Regulations

4.5 Credits

Students comprehend laws and regulations used to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV). When students successfully complete this course, students have completed one-half of the requirements to take the Skills Test for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Prerequisites: (3) Commercial Learner’s Permit, DOT Physical, DOT Drug screen must be taken within thirty days prior to the first day of class.

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 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Recommended: (1) DESL 1300L, DESL 1304L, or DESL 1305L

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify driver qualifications such as medical, fatigue, drug and alcohol, hours of service, and experience.
Differentiate among federal laws regarding the operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) on public streets and highways.
Identify procedures for pre and post trip inspections and procedures for reporting malfunctions.
Explain the function of all key components of a CMV.
Explain basic procedures for safe operation of a CMV.
Describe the Hazardous Materials Compliance Rule.
Recognize potentially hazardous road conditions, emergency traffic conditions, and defensive driving techniques.
State how visual search methods, effects of speed, and the techniques for controlling space ensures the driver’s safety and the safety of others.

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