CTM 185 - Over the Road Driving

5 credits

Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in CTM 101 and CTM 150 or instructor permission. All CTM core courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Students gain knowledge and skills in the areas including, but not limited to, safety; spatial awareness; visual search; putting the vehicle in motion; shifting gears; cornering; uphill/downhill techniques and stopping; rural driving; hazard perception and city driving. Extreme driving conditions will be discussed. Includes 70 hours combined lab training, range training, and observation.

Theory Hours
2 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
6 guided practice hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate proper and safe driving techniques
Demonstrate proper and safe left and right turns
Demonstrate hazard perception knowledge
Obtain Class A CDL License with endorsements for doubles/ triples, tankers with no air brake restrictions
Demonstrate proper usage of mirrors