CDL 101 - Introduction to Commercial Driving
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Valid State Driver’s License
Current 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical
Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug & Alcohol Screen
Description
This course presents material needed for the student to successfully pass the CDL permit and endorsement exams, which include: Safe Driving, Cargo Security, Combination Trailers, Air Brakes, Tankers, Double Trailers and Triple Trailers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the safety rules involving driving, drinking, drugs and serious traffic violations.
- Explain the importance of the “Air Brake Test.”
- Apply the concept of shifting and double-clutching to an unsynchronized 10-speed transmission.
- Identify the dangers associated with driving tank vehicles and the importance of loading and inspection procedures.
- Contrast the difference between aggressive driving and road rage.
- Develop a list of critical driver responsibilities at the scene of an accident.
- Evaluate when and why to “get out and look” (G.O.A.L.).
- Appraise the importance of rearward amplification in terms of driving double and triple bottom rigs.
Listed Topics
- Driver disqualifications
- Seeing and communicating
- Controlling speed
- Managing space
- Seeing hazards
- Distracted driving
- Aggresive driving
- Driver fatigue
- Skid control and recovery
- Alcohol and drugs
- HAZMAT rules
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Cargo handling
- Air brakes
Reference Materials
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commerical Driver’s Manual and other approved instructor textbooks, resources and online materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Communication
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/14/2021
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