CDL Class A Tractor-Trailer Automatic Transmission Lessons
Pre-Trip Inspection
- Front of Vehicle, Lights/Reflectors
- Engine Compartment & Steering Components
- Engine Start Procedures, Driver Door
- Fuel Area
- Steering Axle - Suspension, Brakes, Tires
- Under Vehicle - Drive Shaft, Exhaust, Frame
- Drive Axle(s) - Suspension, Brakes, Tires
- Coupling Devices - Truck, Trailer
- Rear of Truck/Tractor & Lights/Reflectors
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Trailer Components
- Front, Side, Lights & Reflectors
- Frame, Landing Gear, Tandem Release
- Trailer Axle(s) - Suspension, Brakes, Tires
- Rear of Trailer and Lights/Reflectors
Basic Control Skills
- Straight line backing
- Offset back/right
- Offset back/left
- Parallel park driver side
- Parallel park conventional
- Alley Docking (not required)
On-Road Driving
- Turns, Intersections
- Urban/Rural Straight and Lane Changes
- Expressway, Stop/Start, Curve
- Railroad Crossing, Bridge/Overpass/Sign
- Brake Usage, Lane Usage, Steering
- Regular Traffic Checks
- Use of Turn Signals
It is highly recommended to take at least 10 lessons
From the three lesson types above, take at least two lessons for the Pre-Trip Inspection and the rest for the Basic Controls Skills and On-Road Driving.
We suggest taking a look at Our Packages to be as efficient as possible for the Road Test.