CDL Class B Training

CDL Class B Training

The objective of the Commercial Driver’s License Preparation Program is to provide our students with basic knowledge and skills in preparation for successfully completing the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B exam. An individual successful completing this program should have experienced the ability to safely operate a bus. A full-time student will be scheduled for 140 (160 for manual) clock hours to be completed within 3 weeks.

Classroom/Lab/Pre-Requisite (Bus/Passenger)

This section consists of 80 clock hours (Lab/Pre-Requisite) completed online from home or in lab on campus, is designed to provide the student with the information needed to obtain the requirements for a Class B CLP with a passenger and school bus endorsements. These tests include special requirements, air brakes, general knowledge, passenger and school bus endorsements. Students will be provided curriculum which is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prior to hands-on training eligibility.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

Mandatory Simulator Training with a minimum of 6 hours.

SKILL AREA INSTRUCTION

This section, consisting of 30 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation, is designed to provide the student with the ability to safely maneuver a bus unit into a park position. This instruction includes straight-line backing, parallel parking, brake test, and pre-trip inspection.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

OVER-THE-ROAD INSTRUCTION

This section, consisting of 30 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation, is designed to prepare the student to safely operate a bus unit in traffic. The student will practice the proper method of approaching a corner and maneuvering around the corner without touching a stationary object. The student will also learn how to use mirrors while driving. The student will also learn the proper drop off/pick up technique required for transporting passengers. Each individual student will be required to maintain a driver’s daily log. The student’s success will be measured daily and by a driver’s certification road test on the last day. This certification ensures the student has met the course objective and is ready to test for a Class B CDL with school bus endorsement. On the last day of road training, student will be given a driver’s certification road test by an instructor. This certification ensures the student has met the course objective and is ready to test. Driving exam will be given on campus by a certified examiner.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

Note: Del Mar College is a certified 3rd Party Testing facility. Students who successfully pass their certification will be scheduled for their CDL driving skills test at our facility  avoiding the lengthy scheduling process at DPS.

Classroom/Lab/Pre-Requisite (Automatic/Manual)

This section consists of 80 clock hours (Lab/Pre-Requisite) completed online from home or in lab on campus, is designed to provide the student with the information needed to obtain the requirements for a Class B CLP. These tests include special requirements, general knowledge, and air brakes. Students will be provided curriculum which is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prior to hands-on training eligibility.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

SKILL AREA INSTRUCTION (Automatic)

This section, consisting of 30 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation, is designed to provide the student with the ability to safely maneuver a bobtail tractor into a park position. This instruction includes straight-line backing, parallel parking, brake test, and pre-trip inspection.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

OVER-THE-ROAD INSTRUCTION (Automatic)

This section, consisting of 30 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation, is designed to prepare the student to safely operate a bobtail tractor in traffic. The student will practice the proper method of approaching a corner and maneuvering around the corner without touching a stationary object. The student will also learn how to use mirrors while driving. Each individual student will be required to maintain a driver’s daily log. The student’s success will be measured daily and by a driver’s certification road test on the last day. This certification ensures the student has met the course objective and is ready to test for a Class B CDL. On the last day of road training, student will be given a driver’s certification road test by an instructor. This certification ensures the student has met the course objective and is ready to test. Driving exam will be given on campus by a certified examiner.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

SKILL AREA INSTRUCTION (MANUAL)

This section, consisting of 50 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation, is designed to provide the student with the ability to safely maneuver a bobtail tractor into a park position. This instruction includes straight-line backing, parallel parking, brake test, and pre-trip inspection.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.

OVER-THE-ROAD INSTRUCTION (MANUAL)

This section, consisting of 30 clock hours of behind the wheel training and observation, is designed to prepare the student to safely operate a bobtail tractor in traffic. The student will practice proper shifting techniques as well as the proper method of approaching a corner and maneuvering around the corner without touching a stationary object. The student will also learn how to use mirrors while driving. Each individual student will be required to maintain a driver’s daily log. The student’s success will be measured daily and by a driver’s certification road test on the last day. This certification ensures the student has met the course objective and is ready to test for a Class B CDL. On the last day of road training, student will be given a driver’s certification road test by an instructor. This certification ensures the student has met the course objective and is ready to test. Driving exam will be given on campus by a certified examiner.  This course does satisfy the ELDT Class B requirement.