AUTO 1194 Commercial Driver License Learner Permit Preparation

Description

Commercial Driver License Learner Permit Preparation prepares the students to take the Commercial Driver License Learner Permit written knowledge test in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entry level driver training requirements. There is no behind the wheel driving training in this course. Students must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to take the Commercial Driver License Learner Permit written knowledge test.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. General Knowledge-Safety-Equipment Operation of a Commercial Vehicle

2. Air Brakes-The Parts of an Air Brake System and Operation with a Combination Vehicle

3. Combination Motor Vehicle and Safe Driving Methods

4. Doubles and Triples Combination Motor Vehicle Operation

5. Hazardous Materials Regulation, Transportation and Communication Rules

6. Transporting Cargo Safely

7. Pre-Trip Inspection for Combination Vehicles

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe safe operation and driving practices of a commercial motor vehicle.

2. Describe Commercial driving license rules and disqualifications

3. Identify cargo transportation safety checks and procedures

4. Describe parts of an air brake system for combination vehicles.

5. Identify doubles and triples combination vehicles including coupling, uncoupling, inspecting.

6. Recognize the rules for hazardous materials transportation.

7. Describe the communication rules for hazardous materials transportation.

8. Describe the pre-trip combination vehicle inspection process.

9. Perform the pre-trip combination vehicle inspection.

Credit Details

Lecture: 0.5

Lab: 0.5

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None