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America Truck Driving School Catalog Jan. 1st —Dec. 302023 <br />2023 <br />Curriculum: Class A/B Truck and Bus Driver: Individual <br />Text and Lesson Materials <br />J.J. Keller PT DT/Hazmat/Pass <br />CDL Reference <br />Commercial Drivers Handbook <br />Handouts <br />Permit Study Guides <br />The following curriculum outline for the 92-hour Class A/B Truck Driver: Individual training program is <br />designed to ensure that each student receives quality up-to-date complete training. The outline will ensure that <br />all students are taught the same way. The training program consists of three distinct parts: Theory, Behind the <br />Wheel Range, and Behind the Wheel Road. This course is scheduled over 10 weeks on an individual basis, but <br />students are given 6 months to complete. <br />The mission and purpose of this course is to adequately prepare the student in every aspect to comply with <br />FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training and pass the California State Commercial Drive Test, with the objective <br />being to gain reasonable employment as a commercial driver. Students' performance measured by test scores <br />and instructor input. <br />92 Hour Course Outline <br />Class <br />Subject <br />Clock Hours <br />Orientation <br />Theory,Behind the Wheel Range, Behind the Wheel Road <br />2 hrs. Covered by tuition <br />Theory <br />Entry Level Driver Training Curriculum <br />14 hrs. (Covered by books/media) <br />Unit 1 Orientation <br />Unit 2 Control Systems/Dashboard <br />Unit 3 Pre- and Post -Trip Inspections <br />Unit 4 Basic Control <br />Unit 5 Shifting/Operating Transmissions <br />Unit 6 Backing and Docking <br />Unit 7 Coupling and Uncoupling <br />Unit 8 Visual Search <br />Unit 9 Communication <br />Unit 10 Distracted Driving <br />Unit 11 Speed Management <br />Unit 12 Space Management <br />Unit 13 Night Operation <br />Unit 14 Extreme Driving Conditions <br />Unit 15 Hazard Perception <br />Unit 16 Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies <br />Unit 17 Railroad -Highway Grade Crossings <br />Unit 18 Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions <br />Unit 19 Roadside Inspections <br />Unit 20 Maintenance <br />Unit 21 Handling and Documenting Cargo <br />Unit 22 Environmental Compliance Issues <br />Unit 23 Hours of Service Requirements <br />Unit 24 Fatigue and Wellness Awareness <br />Unit 25 Post -Crash Procedures <br />Unit 26 External Communications <br />Unit 27 Whistleblower/Coercion <br />Unit 28 Trip Planning <br />Unit 29 Drugs/Alcohol <br />Unit 30 Medical Requirements <br />Hazardous Material Curriculum <br />4 hrs. Covered by books/media <br />18 <br />