High School Academy

458 - 350 Intro to Truck Driving | 1 credit

Overview of vehicle control systems, with a demonstration of the air brake system and how it operates. A pre, en - route, and post - trip inspection will be given. Course will also cover Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

458 - 351 Basic Ops/Comm Motor Vehicle | 1 credit
Course covers basic operation of a combination commercial motor vehicle, as well as an introduction to vehicle automated transmissions using tractor trailers on range/rodeo area. Introduce backing exercises to include straight line and offset. Proper techniques for coupling/uncoupling of a Class A commercial combination vehicle.

458 - 352 Range Maneuvers/Comm Motor Veh | 1 credit
Continue backing skills to include 90 and 45 degree backing and parallel backing maneuvers, as well as other slow maneuver operating practices.

458 - 353 Safe Comm Motor Vehicle Ops | 1 credit
Student will begin behind the wheel activities on the public roadway in the Class A commercial vehicle. Course covers behind the wheel safe commercial vehicle operations, including driver behavior, communication with other vehicles, and speed/space management.

458 - 354 Road Maneuvers/Comm Motor Veh | 1 credit
Students will continue behind the wheel activities on the public roadway in a variety of situations, including roundabouts, turns, lane changes, on/off ramps, interstate driving, and railroad crossings. Student will be introduced to CDL test items.

458 - 355 Advanced Operating Procedures | 1 credit
Students will further their knowledge of operating procedures with behind the wheel activities and online learning to understand and prepare for: night operations, extreme driving conditions, skid control/recovery, emergency maneuvers, and wilder turns requiring use of other lanes of traffic. How to avoid distracted driving and hazards will also be covered. Hours of service will also be covered.

458 - 356 Veh Sys & Report Malfunctions | 1 credit
Course covers identification/diagnostics of malfunctions on a Class A commercial combination vehicle, how to handle roadside inspections and sliding tandems and 5th wheels, as well as a variety of vehicle technologies. Compliance and safety will be covered, along with how to handle cargo.

458 - 357 Non - Driving Activities | 1 credit
Students will learn a variety of non - driving techniques/procedures important to day - to - day operations of a Class A commercial combination vehicle. These include but are not limited to; trip planning, business practices, wellness/fatigue prevention, post - crash procedures, and external communication. Special situations and circumstances, along with medical requirements for commercial licensing will be covered.