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2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog
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DSL 110 - Class A CDL Theory

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will introduce students to the requirements, knowledge and skills required to be certified for a Commercial Driver’s License.  The course covers all FMCSA CFR’s for basic Class A theory for Entry Level Driver Training.
Competencies
  1. Summarize recommended operations and practices for safe driving
    1. Read information about basic operator knowledge of a commercial vehicle 
    2. Describe vehicle inspections to ensure safe vehicle operation
    3. Identify vehicle controls and operations 
  2. Diagnose basic malfunctions of commercial vehicles
    1. Review advanced operating procedures related to a commercial vehicle
    2. Explain best practice emergency procedures and processes  
    3. Identify wellness and signs of fatigue and impairment
  3. Interpret federal requirements and processes for drivers 
    1. Report about non-driving activities related to a commercial vehicle
    2. Identify hours of service requirements for drivers
    3. Explain recommended trip planning processes to ensure efficiency

Competencies Revised Date: AY2023



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