HETR 0700 - CDL REFRESHER COURSE

Course Description

The first step will be to refresh on Hours of Service (Log Books) and other Laws and Regulations. Next the student is to begin preparation for a Pre-Trip exam and must pass it off and also other necessary knowledge of the vehicle. Next the student will receive instruction on the Backing Skills Course and will need to pass a Backing skills test. Finally the student will receive instruction on driving ?Behind the Wheel? and with trailering and cornering of the semi-tractor trailer rig, pass off a road test. All objectives will need to be passed off by the third week of class time. (Class time may be extended only because of events or holidays that may conflict with the refresher schedule). If a student misses any other days, it is up to them to make up the missed days and the University is not responsible to provide extra days (certain emergencies may be considered). If a student does not pass on time then additional fees will be assessed. All determination of someone?s eligibility to enter as or complete a refresher is strictly up to the Instructor. The course includes: Use of assigned equipment (trucks, trailers, etc.), instruction bookwork, handouts, tests, computer access. etc. One Class A or B pretrip, skills and road test and if applicable, one time test at Driver License Division for: general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicle tests is required. Campus: USU Eastern only