CDL 043 - Commercial Driver Training on Road Skills

    Recent Professors
    Roy P. Quintana, Robert G. Hewitt, Oswaldo Martinez, JESSE TERRELL, Shawn L. Hubbard, BLAR N. Staff, Randall E. Price, Roy J. Quintana and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    12–13 students
    Credits
    0
    Prerequisite
    CDL 042
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of CDL 043
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to prepare students to be high-quality, professional commercial drivers. Students successfully completing this course will have the opportunity to prepare for the Class A range and on-the-road operations section of the California CMV License test. Students will practice moving forward, straight line backing, parallel parking, offset backing, and other operations typical of a commercial driver. Students will also demonstrate proficiency by performing pre-trip inspections and the required air brake system test. Students must have a California Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), entry into the VVC drug testing consortium (including DOT drug test) and a FMCSA medical certificate prior to starting this class. Noncourse requirements are as follows: Motor Vehicle Record: (Driving History) Not Less Than 3 Years and Language Proficiency: Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and respond to official inquiries . and Age: Be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving or 21 years old for interstate driving. and Valid California Class C Driver's License: Hold a valid, non-commercial driver's license from their state of residence. and Valid California Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) Form MCSA-5876 and Drug and Alcohol Screening: Enroll in and maintain participation in the VVC DOT drug test consortium. "Not prohibited" according to query result from the FMCSA Alcohol & Drug Clearinghouse.
    Usually Held
    Fri Sat 7:00am–5:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:40pm–6:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 7:00am–12:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:50pm–6:00pm