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Commercial Driver’s License Program - Class A, FastForward Credential Program


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Description

The Commercial Driving Program prepares students to successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License - Class A Endorsement (CDL-A) to operate large, heavy, or placarded hazardous material 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 in the transportation industry, including:

  • Conducting Vehicle Inspections
  • Hazard Perception and Avoidance
  • 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 A Commercial Driver’s License and a Course Completion Certificate

Trainee Requirement Details

Coursework includes 40-hours of training:

  • 16 hours of classroom instruction
  • 21 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-A learner’s permit before they can begin the behind-the-wheel portion of their training. 

FastForward


This a FastForward Program.  Qualifying Virginia residents may be eligible for FastForward financial assistance, which could reduce the cost of tuition by two-thirds.

Get more information on upcoming courses:

Contact Robin Jennings, FastForward Career Coach at (540) 863-2899 or rjennings@mgcc.edu for more information and to register.

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