DESL 1305L - Class B BTW CDL Training

3.0 Credits

Students learn to identify basic Commercial Motor Vehicle instruments and controls and how to properly perform vehicle inspections, control the motion of CMV’s under various road and traffic conditions and shifting and backing techniques. During the off-street driving exercises, students familiarize themselves with the basic operating characteristics of a CMV. Students must be able to perform the skills to a level of competency required to permit safe on-street driving.

Note: 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: DESL 1295 is recommended at the same time as this course.

Lecture Hours: 0.0
Lab Hours: 9.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Perform the three-step air brake test correctly.
Perform safe and proper backing methods and procedures.
Identify parts necessary for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles.
Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws regarding operation of commercial motor vehicles on public streets and highways including height/weight limits and bridge formulas.
Demonstrate appropriate and acceptable driving skills.
Complete daily driver’s logs.
Perform daily inspections following a prescribed process.
Successfully pass the third-party skills evaluation.

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