TRA-1030 - Current Trends in Transportation (2)

Prerequisite: TRA 1010 TRA 1010L ; permission of the division chair;

Participants in this course learn about Maryland State and federal motor vehicle traffic laws and regulations and how they impact the driver of commercial vehicles. Demonstration of the ability to drive safely and within the laws and regulations (i.e. weight laws, speed limits, filing permits) is required. Hours of service regulations and the impact of excessive hours on driver fatigue are emphasized. Math problems commonly found in the truck driving profession, such as fractions, decimals, and percentages are learned through lecture, review, and student demonstrations. Students are required to maintain a driver’s daily log throughout this course as a way to demonstrate these skills. Practice exercises include completion of driver’s daily log and post- and pre-trip vehicle condition reports (VCR’s).

Course Fee: $355