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Program Prerequisites for Enrollment – Class A CDL

To enroll in the Class A Commercial Driver License training program at 3C's Training, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Minimum Age: 18 years old (21 for interstate commerce)

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License

• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card)

• Washington State Driver’s Abstract (Driving Record)

  • Must be free from serious violations, suspensions, or DUI convictions within the last 3 years

• Proof of Legal U.S. Residency

  • Valid Social Security Number or proof of lawful presence

• Completion of a School Application and Enrollment Agreement

• Ability to Pass a Drug Screening Test

  • A DOT-compliant drug test will be administered prior to beginning behind-the-wheel training

• Basic English Language Proficiency

  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal instructions necessary for safe vehicle operation and federal compliance (minimum 5th grade reading level)

All prerequisites must be completed and submitted prior to the first day of class.

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What Certification or License Test Preparation Is Provided

The Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) program at 3C’s Training includes comprehensive preparation for all required knowledge and skills tests mandated by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under 49 CFR Part 380.

Students receive structured instruction and practice for the following:

Written (Knowledge) Test Preparation

• General Knowledge

• Air Brakes

• Combination Vehicles

• FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory curriculum

• Optional test prep for endorsements such as:

  • Hazardous Materials (H)

  • Doubles/Triples (T)

  • Tank Vehicles (N)

Instructional methods include:

• In-class lectures and guided workbook exercises

• Multimedia/computer-based training modules

• Weekly practice quizzes and mock exams modeled after the state CDL permit test

Skills Test Preparation

• Pre-trip Inspection (in-depth walkthroughs for all vehicle sections)

• Basic Control Skills (straight-line backing, offset, parallel parking, etc.)

• Road Test (urban, rural, and highway driving)

• All skills tested using real commercial vehicles on a certified training range and public roadways

This program meets or exceeds all FMCSA ELDT requirements and is designed to ensure students are fully prepared to successfully pass both their CDL Knowledge Test and CDL Skills Exam in Washington State.