Class A program is approximately 35 hours in total length of time required. This includes approximately 10-12 hours backing the trailer, 7-8 hours theory course, 5-6 hours pretrip inspection, and unlimited city driving until your on-the-road is 100%. In this program students will learn about the following:
Pre-trip inspection - windshield, cab, engine, front end, brakes, steering suspension components, air compressor assembly and lines, exhaust, fifth wheel, trailer bed, trailer suspension and brake assemblies, lights
In-cab inspection - sun visor, mirrors, windshield, dashboard, gauges, HVAC controls, steering wheel and controls, seats, seatbelts, pedals, safety triangles, fire extinguisher
Air brakes - pressurizing system, applied leakage test, low-pressure warning, spring brake popout, governer cut-out, governer cut-in, emergency brake test, parking brake test, service
Drive test - proper speed, turn signals, turns, distance, observation for bicyclists, intersections, railroad tracks, freeway, stop signs
Skills test - parallel parking, offset parking, straight backing, alley dock
Shifting - upshifting, downshifting