DESL 1300 Class A CDL Driver Training

10.5 - 0.0 - 10.5

Course Description

Students learn the safety fundamentals, essential regulatory requirements (i.e., overview of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations/hazardous materials (HM) regulations), and trainee responsibilities not directly related to driving. This unit also covers the ramifications and driver disqualification provisions and fines for non-compliance with the various sections of the regulations including Parts 380, 382, 383, 387, and 390-399. This unit also includes an overview of the applicability of State and local laws relating to the safe operation of the CMV, stopping at weigh stations/scales, hazard awareness of vehicle size and weight limitations, low clearance areas (e.g., CMV height restrictions), and bridge formulas.