0 Total: 40 120 0 160 CDO – 102, Orientation and Driving Safety In the Orientation and Driving Safety course, students prepare, test and complete their CDL Permits and Endorsements. Students familiarize themselves with the driving and transportation industry and are taught the basics of each vehicle class and gross weight. Students are taught the rules and regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) and state / federal Department of Transportation (“DOT”). Students are also taught the fundamentals of safe vehicle operations. (10 lecture hours, 6 lab hours) CDF – 104, Transportation Fundamentals In the Transportation Fundamentals course, students begin industry-current practice, in the institution’s driving range, with commercial vehicles. This training also includes vehicle inspections, practice backing, parking, and basic driving skills. Students also utilize CPI’s Trans Sim IV Simulator in this course. Students practice on Class B equipment, both manual and automatic transmission systems. Students also are taught the basic fundamentals of cargo safety, legal weight limits, and common class B equipment practices (dump trucks, triaxles, and passenger buses). (6 lecture hours, 18 lab hours) CDV – 118, Air Brakes and Vehicle Systems The Air Brakes and Vehicle Systems course reviews the fundamentals of Class B air brake systems on commercial vehicles, air compressor systems, air storage tanks, safety valves, and foundation brakes (s-cam, disc, and wedge). Students are taught the fundamentals of inspection of systems and operate CPI Class B equipment equipped with air brake systems. Students are also taught vehicle systems specific to designated equipment and interact with instructors reviewing both onroad and offroad driving skills. (10 lecture hours, 32 lab hours) Page 80
- Subject
- CST
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- cpi.edu