CORE CURRICULUM

March 19, 2015

Lou Spoonhour, Stevens Transport

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Pre-CDL Training

• Stevens Driving Academy

• Licensed by Texas Workforce Commission – Career Schools and Colleges Section, Austin, Texas

• Approves Curriculum• Approves Instructors• Approves Equipment

• Includes Once-a-Year Unannounced Visit for Auditing Purpose

• Very Extensive “Finishing Program” after CDL Issued

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State Administers CDL Testing & Issuance of the CDL based on Performance

• Stevens utilizes a performance & competency based approach for:

• Pre-CDL Training,• Finishing Training and• Ongoing & Continual Safety Training

As a person reaches the level of competency based performance, he/she is scheduled for the State CDL Skills Test.

Generally speaking, this could take 3, 4 or 5 weeks for an individual.

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Pre-CDL Core Curriculum

• CDL Permit Knowledge Preparation

• Current Rule 380.503• Driver Qualification Requirement• Hours of Service of Drivers• Driver Wellness• Whistle Blower Protection

• CDL Skills Prep• Pre-Trip Inspection• Backing Skills (Current AAMVA)• Road Driving

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Pre-CDL Core Curriculum - Cont.

• CDL Skills Prep also Includes:• Coupling - Uncoupling• Basic Shifting• Upshifting• Downshifting• Tach - Speedometer Timing & Coordination• Coordination of Clutch & Fuel

• Right & Left Turns• Defensive Driving• Exit - Entrance Ramps• City Driving• Highway Driving

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