VOA 485 - CDL Learner’s Permit Preparation 2.8 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).
This course enables the student to learn the necessary information to earn a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) learner’s permit. The student will examine off-road information that is required for the MVA’s written examination to obtain either a CDL-A or CDL-B license with appropriate endorsements. Topics to be covered include general CDL knowledge, air brakes, tank truck operation, double and triple trailers, hazardous materials, passenger endorsements, and test preparation.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- prepare a plan to study for the written Maryland CDL Learner’s Permit examination,
- identify the correct procedure for handling hazardous materials,
- interpret information in the training manuals and other materials,
- describe and demonstrate an understanding of the operation of an air brake system, and
- explain requirements for a passenger endorsement.
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