Prepare students through classroom instruction to apply for and receive their Commercial Driver Learners Permit. Instruction will cover personal safety, driving safely, basic control of a commercial vehicle, speed and space management, distracted driving, vehicles inspections and regulatory requirements.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Students should be able to successfully complete the Commercial Driver Learners Permit test.
32 hours
Course Location & Schedule:Tooele Tech
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074
Admission Requirements: Students reading and math must be at the 8th Grade levels. Students must be 18 years old to enroll, if they are under 21 they need to understand limitations of employment opportunities, it is recommended they discuss this with the instructors.
At the time of enrollment, students must provide:
a current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR),
a current Department of Transportation (DOT) exam and drug test,
and a current background check.
Instructions on cost and locations for obtaining these items are:
MVR can be obtained at Tooele DMV – $6;
DOT Physical and Drug Test $135 can be obtained at Tooele Valley Urgent Care, 1244 N Main, Suite 201;
Background Check can be obtained at http://publicsafety.utah.gov/ – $15.
Alternative locations for these services can be obtained using the website:
https://national registry.fmsca.dot.gov.
Estimated costs for these prerequisites: $156
Textbooks & Materials:Utah Commercial Handbook (Handbook will be given to each student free of charge)
Tuition & Fees:Approximate cost to student:
Tuition: $64
Registration fee: $40