Driving Courses
CVOP 1011 | Driving Skills for Transporting Passengers CDL Class B
Credit Hours: 8
Lecture Hours: 80
Contact Hours: 80
Description: Overview of the State of Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License driving test. In-depth coverage of the in-cab air brake test, proper shifting, right and left hand turns, movement in traffic, parking of a vehicle designed to transport passengers, highway and city driving, and backward movement and control. End-of-Course Outcomes: Explain the air brake system; perform an in-cab air brake test; and demonstrate safe operation and compliance with the law in various maneuvers of a vehicle designed to transport passengers in different traffic situations.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: Continuing Education
CVOP 1013 | Professional Truck Driving I
Credit Hours: 16
Lecture Hours: 160
Contact Hours: 160
Description: Overview of the State of Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License written test. Includes preparation for mastery of the Commercial Drivers License written examination, general truck driving skills with hands-on component, and instruction coordinated with the Department of Transportation. End-of-Course Outcomes: Demonstrate the safe operation and compliance with the law in various maneuvers of a commercial vehicle in different traffic situations; operate a tractor-trailer combination; and maneuver the vehicle safely frontward and backward around various obstacles. Course Requirements: 18 years old for intrastate or 21 years old for interstate, pass DOT drug test and physical, Good driving record Recommended: CDL Permit
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: Continuing Education
CVOP 1091 | Class A CDL Endorsement - HazMat
Credit Hours: 0
Lecture Hours: 8
Contact Hours: 8
Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. End-of-Course Outcomes: Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: Continuing Education
CVOP 1205 | Comm Drivers License Writ Skills
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Overview of the State of Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License written test. ln-depth coverage of general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicle, doubles and triples, tankers, and hazardous materials includes preparation for mastery of the Commercial Drivers License written examination.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CVOP 2205 | Fundamental Driving Skills
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Operation of a tractor-trailer combination. Emphasis on the safe maneuvering and control of the tractor-trailer in numerous traffic situations and sharing the highway with other vehicles.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CVOP 2233 | Advanced Driving Skills I
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Operation of a tractor-trailer combination in city and highway conditions includes controlling and maneuvering the vehicle through various traffic situations in different conditions with numerous tractor-trailer combinations.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CVOP 2237 | Advanced Driving Skills II
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Continuation of tractor-trailer operation in city and highway conditions. Emphasis on practical applications of space management techniques, improved methods for control in difficult traffic situations, and effective operation in various conditions.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology