Bus & Truck Operator – CDL “BP” Training Program

Program Description

Classroom Segment  -  (49 Clock Hours)                    

·         Introductory Orientations and Explanations of CDL Requirements.

·         CDL Study Session – Basic Skills Testing.

·         CDL Study Session – Air Brakes Testing

·         CDL Study Session – Passenger endorsement.

·         CDL Study Session – Optional endorsements (hazardous materials and tankers).

*These sessions will incorporate Visual films and Individual Instructional Materials.

·         Basic Vehicle Operation Instruction, Discussions about Emergency Equipment, First Aid Kits and

      Safety Techniques.

·         Defensive Driving and Accident Prevention Techniques.

·         Proper Mental Attitude for a Commercial Driver. 

Laboratory Segment – (39 Clock Hours)

·         Pre-trip Vehicle and Equipment Inspection and Checks.

·         Air Brake Testing and Simulations.

·         Emergency Procedures and Passenger Handling.

·         Extreme Weather Emergency Driving Techniques.

Range Segment  -  (39 Clock Hours)

·         Modern Shifting and Proper Clutch Control Techniques.

·         Straight Backing and Parallel Parking of Vehicle.

·         Entering and Exiting a Highway.

·         Loading and Unloading of Passengers.  Discussion of Standee Rules.

Road Segment  -  (39 Clock Hours)

·         On the Road Vehicle Training with a Duel Controlled Training Vehicle.

·         In Vehicle Driving Instruction.  Instruction to include:  Highway Driving, Railroad Crossings, Over

      and Under Passes, Vehicle Passing.

·         Speed and Space Management.  Instruction to include:  Curves, Crests and Hills.

·         Road Test Review.  Will include Simulated Road Tests on Vehicle to be used on Actual Road Test.

Range & Road segments are total combined clock hours of actual behind the wheel

and over the road.

Time frames may vary based on DMV scheduling availability and other factors.