1. 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 1 CDL – Form to Finish

2. CDL Process 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 2 Key Elements: Correct paperwork Testing requirements Frequently missed items Training tips New changes?

3. Remember… 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 3 Skills Tests Results Form obtained from DOL by trainee 3-day notice required prior to testing

4. Commercial Driver’s Instructional Permit 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 4 Trainee Acquires CDIP Pass General Knowledge or all four (4) sections (Passenger, School Bus, Air Brakes) $10.00 each attempt, 1 or more sections $10.00 for permit Study Sections 1,2,3,4,5,10

5. Time to Train 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 5 Use CURRENT CDL manual Use CURRENT training materials

6. Skills & Pre-Trip Requirements 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 6 Be specific 14 errors or less to pass 15 areas, 80 items Know parts and function Return to forgotten item Exception – air brake check

7. Common Pre-Trip Errors 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 7 Lights & reflectors Air supply Passenger only School Bus only In-cab/bus

8. Common Pre-Trip Errors 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 8 Engine compartment Front axle Front suspension Front brakes Driver/fuel area

9. Skills and Basic Controls Requirements 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 9 Second portion of test Three (3) maneuvers Score – 18 or less errors Driver can look

10. Common Basic Control Errors 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 10 Mirror checks Warning devices Final position

11. Skills and Road Test Requirements 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 11 25-45 minutes 25 errors or less Ref. Section 13 of CDL Manual

12. Skills and Road Test Requirements 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 12 Purchase new Skills Results Form Retest after 7 days 3 day rule applies for scheduling

13. Common Road Test Errors 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 13 Mirror checks Speeding Lane position Roadside stop & start Signage General driving

14. Training and Study Methods 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 14 Knowledge Test: Group reading Individual reading Videos Sample tests

15. Training and Study Methods 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 15 Skills Test: Read current CDL Practice hands-on Use partner Demonstrate skills

16. Testing 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 16 CDL Skills Test Results Form Purchased by trainee Within 6 months of obtaining CDIP Current cost $100.00 One time permit renewal 3-part Results form for skills test

17. Testing 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 17 Three (3) forms needed for the examiner 1. CDL Skills Test Results form 2. Current WA drivers license 3. Medical Examiner Certificate

18. Licensing 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 18 Three (3) Forms Needed For DOL: 1. CDL Training Employer certificate 2. CDL Skills Test Results form 3. Medical Examiner Certificate

19. CDL Updates 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 19 Future Changes to the CDL Guide: Look for a Sept. 1, 2014 revision date Guide insert to be provided by DOL Changes unknown at this time

20. Summary 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 20 Forms needed to obtain CDL Testing requirements Frequently missed items Training methods

21. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 21 1. Identify the three (3) required forms to obtain a CDL. Skills Tests Results form WA drivers license Medical Examiner’s Certificate/DOT physical card

22. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 22 2. Explain the Pre-trip testing requirements. Be specific in your answers. You can only miss 14 items. You can return to forgotten items in other areas except for air supply system.

23. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 23 3. Explain the Basic Controls testing requirements. Requires completion of three (3) different maneuvers: Straight line backing Offset backing to the right Alley-dock maneuver Must complete successfully with a score of 18 or less

24. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 24 4. Explain the Drive Test requirements. Must receive a score of 25 or less Will be required to wait seven days to re-test Correct mirror usage is scored in each area and is also the one skill that is failed most frequently!

25. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 25 5. Name three (3) frequent errors during the pre-trip test section. Not releasing parking brake during air supply system check Not checking operation of service door and step light Driveline free of foreign objects

26. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 26 6. Name three (3) frequent errors during the basic controls test section. Not honking prior to restarting each backing motion Not checking mirrors prior to restarting each backing motion Not utilizing free looks to assure proper final position

27. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 27 7. Name three (3) frequent errors during the road test section. Proper and frequent mirror usage Not recognizing road signs Speeding – accelerating prior to posted speed limit sign!

28. Evaluation 2014-15 Driver Trainer Inservice 28 8. Describe two study methods for the CDL test. Use a partner Utilize online resources (i.e., www.cdltest.co)