160 hr course to obtain class A CDL. Classroom: 40 Hours - General Knowledge / Basic Vehicle Operation and Safety. 1) Basic Control of Your Vehicle. 2) Managing Difficult Driving Conditions. 3) Transporting Cargo Safety. 4) Managing Dangerous Situations, Emergencies, and Accidents. 5) Staying Alert and Fit to Drive. 6) Hazardous Materials Rules for All Drivers of Commercial Vehicles. 2) Air Brake Systems. 1) Parts of the Air Brake System. 2) Using Air Brakes. 3) Combination Vehicles. 1) Driving Combination Vehicles. 2) Combination Vehicle Air Brake Systems. 3) Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers. 4) Inspecting Combination Vehicles. 5) Doubles and Triples. 6) Tank Vehicles Means: DVD / Interaction / Discussion / Quiz 70 hours of combined lab training, range training and observation. Yard 1) Component Identification. 2) Tire Chaining. 3) Vehicle Inspection. 4) Backing. 5) Coupling Uncoupling. 6) Brake adjustment. Backing1) Blind Spots / Clearances / Mirror Usage. 2) Safe Backing Procedures. 3) Various Backing Maneuvers. Street Driving 1) Required Vehicle Inspection. 2) Basic Shifting Techniques. 3) Right / Left Turns. 4) City / Rural / Freeway Driving. 5) Space and Speed Management Means: Hands-on Vehicle and Observation. Actual behind the Wheel Time per Student Street Driving - 18 Hours (partial list of items covered) 1) Required Vehicle Inspection. 2) Basic Shifting Techniques. 3) Right / Left Turns. 4) City / Rural / Freeway Driving. 5) Space and Speed Management. Backing -16 Hours. 1) Blind Spots / Clearances / Mirror Usage. 2) Safe Backing Procedures. 3) Various Backing Maneuvers Means: Hands-on Vehicle Operation. Proficiency Development - 16 Hours. 1) Proficiency Development is based on the specific needs of each student. Means: Hands-on Vehicle Operation.