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Operating a commercial motor vehicle is a big responsibility and aspiring commercial drivers need to undergo special training to learn how to drive one safely and properly. Mike’s Driving School, based in Clayton, New Jersey, offers comprehensive Commercial Driver License (CDL) training programs that teach all the crucial components necessary to start working as a commercial driver. Here, we share more information about our CDL A training program and why we emphasize the importance of caution when driving.
A commercial driver’s license, or CDL, is a particular type of license required to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the U.S. There are different types of commercial vehicles and specific licenses that are needed for them, including Class A, Class B, or Class C. Class A CDLs allow drivers to operate any vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, as long as the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds. These vehicles include:
Having a CDL A also allows drivers to operate most Class B and Class C vehicles if they have the proper endorsements.
Mike’s Driving School has been providing CDL training courses for over three decades to prepare commercial drivers to drive safely. For students looking to get their Class A CDL, Mike’s Driving School offers an Advanced Class A with Forklift course. This 160-hour course consists of three sections:
Students learn all the necessary components to drive safely and properly in the classroom before getting behind the wheel, including CDL general knowledge, eLogs, and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification.
Once students are familiar with general CDL knowledge, it’s time to practice skills in the tractor-trailer training yard. Students focus on learning pre- and post-trip procedures, performing cab inspections, parallel parking, and more.
As students become proficient in CDL road skills, they go out on the road with an instructor to learn about driving on different types of roads, turning, shifting, and more.
Our CDL A training course prepares our prospective commercial drivers to take the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) CDL written test and skills test, which is required to receive your license.
Having any type of CDL license is a big responsibility and requires specialized knowledge, experience, and skill. Commercial drivers are held to a higher standard than non-commercial drivers when operating any type of motor vehicle on public roads. This makes it especially important that CDL holders learn the importance of operating their vehicles with caution during their CDL training. If a CDL holder commits any serious traffic violations, they can have their license suspended or revoked. Some common cautions that should be emphasized in CDL training courses include:
The CDL training courses at Mike’s Driving School prepare students with all the knowledge they need to be successful in their careers, including the proper procedures and precautions to take when driving. For more information about cautions related to CDL instruction, check out the NJ Commercial Driver’s License Manual.
If you’re ready to start on a journey toward a career as a commercial driver, get started today by enrolling in a CDL training program. Mike’s Driving School in Clayton, NJ, provides high-quality CDL training courses and refresher courses to prospective drivers that provide them with all the necessary tools to drive safely and succeed in their careers. Contact us today to sign up or to learn more.
