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Commercial Driver's License Preparation Program - Course #08

  • Offered as a full-time format
  • 33 Self-paced (home-study) lessons. Completion time is approximately 174 hours.
  • Resident Training completion time: 3 weeks - 160 hours.
  • TOTAL TRAINING TIME: 334 HOURS
  • Total tuition = Only $4995.00
  1. How to Study
  2. Driver Qualifications
  3. Driver Fitness
  4. Principles of Diesel Engines
  5. Cooling Systems
  6. Lubricants and Lubrication Systems
  7. Fuels and Fuel Systems
  8. Electrical Systems
  9. Air Supply and Exhaust System
  10. Principles of Transmissions and Differentials
  11. Frames, Suspension and Axles
  12. Tires and Wheels
  13. Brakes
  14. Controls, Instruments and Dashboards
  15. Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
  16. Pre-trip Inspection

17. Coupling and Uncoupling

18. Backing Maneuvers

19. Shifting

20. Braking Techniques

21. General Driving Practices

22. Special Driving Conditions

23. Handling Combo Trailers

24. Weight Distribution

25. Load Securement

26. Freight Bills and Driver Responsibilities

27. The Log Book - Hours of Service

28. The Log Book - How to Track Your Time

29. Map Reading

30. Trip Planning

31. Accident Reporting

32. The Job of Getting a Job

33. The First Step - Preparing for Resident Training


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