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TTDT 100 - Basic Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation

3 hrs (Sem I, II, Summer)
This course teaches information contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Manual, and the Tractor-Trailer Driver Manual. Students are prepared for Commercial Driver License learner’s permit testing in areas of safe driving, handling of hazardous materials and combination vehicle characteristics. Students will become familiar with log keeping, map reading, and federal requirements concerning accident scene safety and reporting procedures. Also included is the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course for Professional Truck Drivers. This course may be taken in conjunction with the Tractor-Trailer Driver Training course or separately. Meets 40 practicum hours.