Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED
DAY 1
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Welcome - Lead Instructor
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Drug Testing
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Program Expectations - Truck Driver Training
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Facilities Tour
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Instructional Materials:
 TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Handbook
 Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
 Oklahoma CDL Manual
 Program Orientation/Curriculum - Student Handbook
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Program Orientation / Curriculum - Student Handbook:
 Program Schedule (Subject to Change)
 Grading Criteria and Requirements
 Re-Testing for DPS CDL Written Exams & Driver Tests
 Counseling Slips - Purpose and Disposition
 Complete All Necessary Central Tech Forms
 Collect Remaining Forms for Student Files (Physical cards)
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Expectations and Goals of Your Instructor
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Instructor Differences
Though a Different Technique May be utilized to Say or Explain Something, All Instructors Are Teaching
the Same Thing
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Student Differences
 Learning Styles - Not All Students Learn Best in the Same Way
 Learning Curves - Not All Students Learn at the Same Pace
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Ground Rules
 Tobacco Use
 Alcohol
 Profane and Vulgar Language
 Cleanliness/Soap & Water
 Parking
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Additional Materials
Gloves - Footwear - Coveralls - Note Pad - Pen for Logging (Fine-Point, Black Ball-Point)
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The Importance of Attitude and Listening
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What is a Professional Driver?
Illustrated Lecture/Discussion
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Location of Local Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Etc.
DOT PRE-TEST
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 1 - Continued…
FMSCR Section 391 – Entry-Level Driver Training – Phase I Driver Qualifications
Chapter 1 – AN INTRODUCTION TO TRUCKING
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
OKLAHOMA CDL APPLICATIONS (Class A & D)
LUNCH
Chapter 3 - CONTROL SYSTEMS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
INDEPENDENT STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND EXPLANATION
Read / Review / Answer Questions - TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Text – Ch.2, 3, 4 & 5
DAY 2
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Control Systems Exam (Chapter 3)
Chapter 4 – VEHICLE SYSTEMS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Instructor Demonstration - Air Brake Systems & Brake Adjustment
 Vehicle Systems Exam (Chapter 4)
Chapter 2 - VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
LUNCH
Chapter 2 - VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction (continued)
 Vehicle Inspections Exam (Chapter 2)
RANGE WORK
Instructor Demonstration - Pre-Trip
Pre-Trip Inspection
Chapter 5 - BASIC CONTROL
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Mirrors - Proper Adjustment - Mirrors Usage – Turns
Basic Control Exam (Chapter 5)
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INDEPENDENT STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND EXPLANATION
Read / Review / Answer Questions - TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Text – Ch. 7, 8 & 27
Read / Review / Answer Questions - The Hours of Service and Driver’s Daily Logbook Handout
Read FMSCR Section 395 - The Hours of Service Regulations
Read Range Rules in Student Orientation Manual
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 3
Chapter 27 – HOURS OF SERVICE REGULATIONS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
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Hours of Service Exam (Chapter 27)
HOURS OF SERVICE
Instructor Demonstration – Practical Application
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Entry-Level Driver Training – Phase II Hours of Service
Chapter 7 - BACKING
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
LUNCH
Chapter 7 - BACKING (continued)
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
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Vehicle Backing Exam (Chapter 7)
Chapter 8 - COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
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Coupling/Uncoupling Exam (Chapter 8)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
Read / Review / Answer Questions - TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Text–Ch. 12 & 14;
Review Radio Use Rules In Student Orientation Manual
DAY 4
Review “Truck Radios and Their Use” Handout in Student Orientation Manual
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Range Rules Exam
RANGE WORK
Pre-Trip Inspection
Instructor Demonstration Coupling/Uncoupling
LUNCH
RANGE WORK
 Straight Backing Demo
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
Read/Review – CDL Manual
Read/Review – Ch. 9 – Sliding 5th Wheels & Tandems
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 5
RANGE WORK
Pre-Trip Inspection
Coupling/Uncoupling
Straight Backing
LUNCH
Chapter 12 – COMMUNICATIONS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 14 – VISUAL SEARCH
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
RANGE WORK
 Instructor Demo (offset backing left & right)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
Read/Review/Answer Questions - TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Text - Ch. 6
Read/Review/Answer Questions – Shifting Truck Transmissions Handout
Read/Review – CDL Manual
DAY 6
RANGE WORK
Pre-Trip
Offset Backing
Straight Backing
LUNCH
RANGE WORK
Offset Backing
Straight Backing
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
Read/Review – CDL Manual
DAY 7
Illustrated Classroom Instruction – CDL Review
RANGE WORK
Skills Tests (Pre-Trip, Coupling/Uncoupling)
Terminal Backing Demo
LUNCH
CDL COMPUTER STUDY
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CT - CDL EXAM
CDL Computer Study
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 7, Continued…
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY – Review CDL Manual
Review Shifting Handout
DAY 8
SHIFTING CLASS & EXAM (Chapter 6)
OKLAHOMA CDL WRITTEN EXAMINATION-Test given by Okla. DPS Examiner
LUNCH
Pre-Trip Inspection
DEMO – Shifting
RANGE WORK
Offset Backing
Terminal Backing
Shifting - Range
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY - Read / Review / Answer Questions TRUCKING Tractor -Trailer Driver Chapters 13 & 15
DAY 9
Chapter 13 – SPACE MANAGMENT
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 15 – SPEED MANAGMENT
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
STRAIGHT BACK TEST
RANGE WORK
Continuing Demonstration Shifting
Offset Backing
Terminal Backing
LUNCH
Pre-Trip Inspection
RANGE WORK
Skills Development – Shifting, Offset Backing & Turning, Terminal Backing
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY- Read / Review / Answer questions TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Chapters 18 & 22
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 10
Chapter 18 – SKID CONTROL
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 22 – ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
RANGE WORK
Instructor Demonstration 90 Degree Backing
Instructor Demonstration Parallel Parking Sight Side & Blind Side
Shifting
All Skills
LUNCH
Pre-Trip Inspection
RANGE WORK
All Skills
(Offset Backing Left & Right, Parallel Parking Left & Right, 90 Degree Backing, Shifting, Terminal Backing)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY – Review Road Rules in Student Handbook
 INDEPENDENT STUDY Read & Answer Questions - TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver – Chapters 10 & 11
DAY 11
Chapter 10 – PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 11 – RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING MALFUNCTIONS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 20 – Railroad Crossing
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
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Road Rules Exam
RANGE WORK
Pre-Trip Inspection
Shifting & All Skills
LUNCH
RANGE WORK
Shifting & All Skills
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY – FMCSR Listed On Page 36 of Student Handbook
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 12
FMCSR - Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Pre-Trip Inspection
RANGE WORK / 1ST ROAD TRIP
Demo Drive
Mannford Loop (work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
LUNCH
RANGE WORK / 1ST ROAD TRIP
Demo Drive
Mannford Loop (work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
 INDEPENDENT STUDY Read & Answer Questions - TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver – Chapters 17 & 19
DAY 13
Chapter 17 - EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS
Illustrated Classroom Discussion
Chapter 19 - HAZARD AWARENESS
Illustrated Classroom Discussion
RANGE WORK / 2ND ROAD TRIP
Pre-Trip Inspection
Bristow Loop and Air Brakes System Check
(work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
LUNCH
RANGE WORK / 2ND ROAD TRIP
Bristow Loop and Air Brakes System Check
(work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
DAY 14
RANGE WORK / 3RD ROAD TRIP
Pre-Trip Inspection
Oilton, Hwy 33 Loop (work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
LUNCH
RANGE WORK / 3RD ROAD TRIP
Oilton, Hwy 33 Loop (work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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Read and Review FMCSR
INDEPENDENT STUDY Read//Answer Questions TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver- Chapter 26
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 15
RANGE WORK / 4TH ROAD TRIP
Pre-Trip Inspection
Cushing Loop (work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
LUNCH
RANGE WORK / 4TH ROAD TRIP
Cushing Loop (work on skills – Straight Backing, Offset Backing, Parallel Parking, 90 Degree Backing)
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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Read/Review FMCSR
DAY 16
Pre-Trip Inspection
CDL DRIVE TESTS / RANGE PRACTICE
LUNCH
CDL DRIVE TESTS / RANGE PRACTICE
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY Read Trip Planning Chapter 26
DAY 17
Pre-Trip Inspection
SOLO DRIVE TESTS
LUNCH
DROP EMPTIES & HOOK LOADED TRAILERS & FUEL TRUCK
Chapter 26 –TRIP PLANNING - Skiatook
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
DAY 18
Pre-Trip Inspection
SOLO ROAD TRIP # 1
Skiatook
LUNCH
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 18 - Continued
SOLO ROAD TRIP # 1
Skiatook
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY Read / Answer Questions TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver- Chapters 24 & 25
DAY 19
Pre-Trip Inspection
SOLO ROAD TRIP # 2
Big Cabin
LUNCH
SOLO ROAD TRIP # 2
Big Cabin
DROP LOADED TRAILERS & HOOK UP EMPTIES
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
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INDEPENDENT STUDY Read/Answer Questions TRUCKING Tractor-Trailer Driver Chapters 16 & 21
DAY 20
Chapter 16 – NIGHT DRIVING
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 21 – EMERGENCY MANEUVERS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Pre-Trip Inspection
FINAL ROAD TEST
DINNER
NIGHT OPERATIONS - RANGE WORK
Offset Backing
Terminal Backing
90 Degree Backing
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
DAY 21
Pre-Trip Inspection
RANGE WORK
90 Degree Practice
Offset Backing Practice
Terminal Backing Practice
Course Outline/Schedule CT – Standard 2
DAY 21 - Continued
DINNER
NIGHT OPERATIONS – ROAD TRIP
QUESTION & ANSWER / HOURS OF SERVICE
DAY 22
Pre-Trip Inspection
RANGE WORK
90 Degree Backing
Offset Backing
Terminal Backing
LUNCH
SKILLS TESTING
Offset Backing
90 Degree Backing
Terminal Backing
Preventative Maintenance
DAY 23
Chapter 23 – SPECIAL RIGS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 24 – HANDLING CARGO
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 25 – CARGO DOCUMENTATION
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 30 – PUBLIC RELATIONS
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
Chapter 31 – PROFESSIONAL DRIVER HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
Illustrated Classroom Instruction
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Entry-Level Driver Training – Phase III Driver Wellness
Chapter 34 – WHISTLE BLOWER PROTECTION FOR DRIVER
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Entry-Level Driver Training – Phase IV Whistleblower Protection
DOT POST TEST
GRADUATION