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TDT 118 Basic Vehicle Operations and Commercial Driver’s License Requirements
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Basic methods of safety operating a combination vehicle. Includes the operation of the air brake system and uncoupling a
tractor and trailer, cargo handling including hazardous materials, the proper method of conducting a pre-trip inspection,
completion of braking maneuvers, and trip planning. Familiarization of the USDOT regulations including hours of service
and Commercial Driver’s Licensing requirements. Also includes method of managing life as professional driver, managing
speed effectively and responding to road and weather conditions.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 119 Basic Driving Maneuvers
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Demonstration and skill development of basic maneuvers of driving a combination vehicle. Includes driving proficiency
development including control, backing, visual search, shifting, turning, space and speed management, and hazard
perception. Successful completion of this class should prepare trainee for CDL license skill examination.
Prerequisite(s): TDT 118.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 120 Truck Driver Training Refresher
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of Truck Driver skill requirements. Includes a refresher of all range and road skills with instruction and
demonstration: pre-trip and backing skills, basic control, proficiency development, and extreme driving conditions.
Information: Valid Commercial Driver’s License and Department of Transportation physical and drug screen are required
before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 121 Hazard Awareness and Collision Avoidance for CDL Drivers
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Basic skills in hazard awareness and collision avoidance for current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers. Includes
defensive driving, speed management, night driving, extreme driving conditions, hazard awareness, emergency maneuver,
dangerous cargo, and skid control.
Information: A current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 190A Truck Driver Training Externship A
1 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lab)
Overview of truck driver training in an externship format. Includes primary training goals and an assessment of initial
qualifications.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING
TDT 190B Truck Driver Training Externship B
1 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lab)
Overview of truck driver training in an externship format. Includes training the new driver, training materials,
documentation of where to train, variety of driving experiences and conditions, vehicles and other equipment
documentation, and duration of training. Also includes progressive advancement in skills and knowledge, specific training
exercises, and periodic evaluation and remedial training for problem areas.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
TDT 190C Truck Driver Training Externship C
1 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lab)
Overview of truck driver training in an externship format. Includes initial competencies, control systems, instruments,
inspections, and basic vehicle control.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-2744.
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