General Information
The Commercial Driving Program prepares students to successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate large, heavy vehicles in intrastate and/or interstate commerce.
Students who complete the commercial driving program and achieve a passing score on all required knowledge and skills exams are equipped with the basic skills needed for an entry-level driving job as a Class B permit holder in the transportation industry, including:
- Conducting Vehicle Inspections
- Use Hazard Perception and Avoidance Skills
- Operation of manual transmission
- Basic Backing and Vehicle Control
- Safe Driver Behavior
- Accident Procedures
- Emergency Maneuvers
- Skid Control, Recovery and Avoidance
- Speed and Space Management
- Hours of Service
Successful completion of this course, along with the passing of the state administered on-road skills test, will result in an award of the following credential(s):
- State issued Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a Course Completion Certificate
Trainee Requirement Details
Coursework includes 40-hours of training:
- 8 hours of classroom instruction
- 13 hours of behind-the-wheel training
- 3 hours designated for the final DMV Skills Exam
The trainee must be at least 18 years of age. All students are required to complete a D.O.T. Medical exam and obtain their CDL-B learner’s permit before they can begin the behind-the-wheel portion of their training.
FastForward Financial Assistance Available
Qualifying Virginia residents may be eligible for FastForward financial assistance, which could reduce the cost of tuition by two-thirds.
For more information and to register, please contact:
Robin Jennings, FastForward Career Coach
540/863-2899