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CDL A Training REFRESHER COURSE (Call for hourly rates)

**FOR EXPERIENCED DRIVERS ONLY!**

This package is for CDL class A applicants who have extensive truck driving experience with a combination vehicle with either a semi-automatic or manual transmission vehicle. The objective of this training package is to provide a review of the basic skills necessary for commercial driving. This program consists of instruction in pre-trip inspection, along with a variety of range and road maneuvers. Students may rent our vehicle for the road test.

CDL A Automatic Transmission (160 hrs) 4 week Course:

This package is for CDL Class A applicants with little to none commercial driving experience. The objective here is to instruct individuals who need commercial driving training in a Class A CDL vehicle. This program training consists of instruction in pre-trip inspection, operating a semi-automatic transmission, trailer coupling and uncoupling, log books, and a variety of range maneuvers and on the road driving instruction. Price includes vehicle rental for the CDL A Skills Test.

CDL A Manual Transmission (160 hrs) 4 week Course:

This package is for CDL Class A applicants with minimal experience and with the objective to instruct individuals who need commercial drivers training in a Class A CDL vehicle. This program training consists of instruction in pre-trip inspection, log books, coupling and uncoupling, manual transmission shifting, splitter and clutch operation, range maneuvers, maintenance and over the road. Price includes vehicle rental for the CDL A Skills Test.

CDL A Complete Course (240 hrs) 6 week Course:

This package is for CDL Class A applicants with minimal experience and with the objective to instruct individuals who need extensive commercial drivers training in a Class A CDL vehicle. This program training consists of classroom instruction, pre-trip inspection, log books, coupling and uncoupling, both semi automatic transmission and manual transmission shifting, splitter and clutch operation, range maneuvers, maintenance and over the road. Price includes vehicle rental for the CDL A Skills Test.

CDL A Course Curriculum:

Basic Operation (80 hours)

Orientation

Control Systems

Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections

Basic Control

Shifting

Backing and Docking

Coupling and Uncoupling

Safe Operating Practices for Basic Operation (40 hours)

Visual Search/ Applying the SMITH System

Vehicle Communication

Speed Management In Various Driving Settings

Space Management In Various Driving Settings

Advanced Operating Practices (40 hours)

Night Operation

Extreme Driving Conditions

Hazard Perception

Emergency Maneuvers/Skid Avoidance

Skid Control and Recovery

Railroad Crossings