Driving Skills I Letter of Recognition

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No. of Credits: 6
Contact: Mary Beth McCollum, Transportation Programs Coordinator

These courses provide the first-level behind-the-wheel training to prepare participants to obtain their commercial truck driver’s license (CDL). Managing various driving situations without accident or incident is demonstrated. Specific skills introduced include shifting, backing, parallel parking and docking. The second level of training for the CDL is included in the Driving Skills II letter of recognition.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 3.

Career Opportunities:

professional truck driver

Required Courses and Recommended Sequences:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

First Semester

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval