what you learn at West Michigan CDL

 

Courses focused on CDL A Test

Pre-trip inspections (indoor if needed)
Internal and external
inspection
Memory aid included

Basic Vehicle Control Skills
Short alley dock
Straight line dock
Forward stop
Left and right turns

City Driving
City driving
Intersections
Left and right turns
Railroad crossings

Highway Driving
Highway entrance
Highway exit
Divided highways
Undivided highways
Two lane
Four lanes
Five lanes

Post-trip inspections

Speed management

Space management

Coupling and uncoupling

Practical backing

Driving sleeper cabs and day cabs

Hooking 48’ & 53’ trailers

Classroom focused on

11 hour rule
14 hour rule
70/60 hour rule
Daily recap
Trip planning
Route planning
Time management
Reading atlas
Securing cargo
Weight distribution
Load distribution

Also included:

National Safety Council of America’s Defensive Driving Course


 

Hours of service Pre- trip inspections Post- trip inspections Basic skills: Short alley dock Straight line dock Forward stop Left and right turns Serpentine backing Speed management Space management Highway entrance Highway exit City driving: Intersections Left and right turns Railroad crossings Highway driving: Two lane Four lane Five lane Divided highways Undivided highways Practical backing Trip planning Map reading Route planning Time management Understanding the motor Carrier atlas Weight distribution Coupling and uncoupling

 

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West Michigan CDL Driver Training - 3370 Busch Dr. SW, Suite A - Grandville, Michigan 49418
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