This program prepares municipal employees to take and pass the state Commercial Driver’s License Class B written examination and road test. The program will be conducted by the New England Tractor Trailer Training School (NETTTS).

Module 1 (Twenty hours) – Formal classroom training designed to prepare an individual to drive commercial vehicles safely and pass the written CDL-B permit test. Students will learn general knowledge and air brakes systems. Included in this preparation are safety practices such as: observation of following distances, vehicle speed, weather conditions and driving strategies, as well as, preventative maintenance requirements for commercial vehicles. Students will also meet requirements for entry level driver training (ELDT).

Module 2 (Forty hours) – Included in this section are various observation and performing maneuvers the student will need to master to pass the state road test, such as: straight backing, alley docking, parallel sight side and blind side backing maneuvers. The student will continue by observation and practice maneuvering a commercial vehicle on city streets, highways, and rural roads. Additionally, participants will perform and perfect their ability in pre-trip inspection techniques, and maneuvering a commercial vehicle through the required backing maneuvers.

Who Should Attend
Municipal employees who want to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Class TIMES:
Classes are offered Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. New programs begin every month.

Available Locations:
32 Field Road, Somers, CT 06071

**Current Sessions Are Available! To register today, please CLICK HERE.**

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